Associate Dean, Executive Education at Strathmore Business School

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for all non-degree Executive Education programs in SBS (open admission programmes, company specific programmes, sector-specific programmes, consultancy, executive mentoring and coaching). This will include quality assurance, financial management, business development and developing & maintaining strategic partnerships to drive business and value to the clients.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Development

• Lead the development of strategies aimed at attracting, maintaining, and growing the Executive Education business in line with the budget and targets.
• Develop the criteria for admission together with the Program Leads and ensuring adherence to the set criteria during admission.
• Identify market gaps to develop courses and products that responds to the market dynamics, changes, and appetite.
• Collaborate with Academic Directors to identify and develop modern and agile courses for Executive Education
• Drive and manage key accounts
• Represent the University and SBS in forums that create value and business for the University
• Contribute to the development of the Executive Education Programs by bringing new business opportunities, networks, and strategic partnerships.

Financial Management

• Overall management of the Executive Education financial health.
• Ensure profitability and sustainability of the Programs.

Quality Assurance

• Review course material for quality in collaboration with Course and Program Leads.
• Develop policies for quality assurance in line with SBS and the University quality guidelines and ensure adherence to the laid down policies.
• Establish processes and policy for quality review for all courses under Executive Education.

Strategic Partnerships

• Develop and create relationships with external and internal stakeholders to market the Programs
•  Identify and establish linkages with the industry partners both in private and public sectors.

Administration

• Recruitment and Development of Executive Fellows and Coaches
• Implement strategic plans through setting goals, defining priorities, and aligning resources (including budgets) for the Executive Programs
• Review applications for the Executive Education Programs admission
• Program development, review, and assessment
• Overall leadership of the Executive Education team.

Service to Society

• Contributes to the University’s Service to Society strategic goal
• Participate in thought Leadership forums & conferences .

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) or Masters’ Degree in area of Specialization
• Member of a relevant Professional Body
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience with at least 7 years in a Managerial role and 3 in Senior
• Managerial role
• Experience and passion in delivering Executive Programs
• Strong self and people leadership skills to inspire and engage Staff
• A high degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work independently.