Manager of Continuing Education Centre

Job Responsibilities:

1. Cultivate corporate partnerships with private companies and public organizations to establish agreements for the annual enrolment of their employees in SUAD academic programs.
2. Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with industry associations, advisory committees, and key stakeholders to assess and address their evolving professional development needs.
3. Secure sponsorships and financial support to assist current students and attract prospective students to CEC programs.
4. Lead contract negotiations and manage licensing agreements to ensure program support and compliance.
5. Identify opportunities to generate new revenue streams, contributing to the financial growth of the CEC.

Marketing and Recruitment:

1. In collaboration with Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, develop and implement marketing strategies to promote CEC programs to target audiences through various channels, including digital media, partnerships, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.
2. Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, competitor offerings, and customer demands, and establish competitive and sustainable program pricing based on this analysis.
3. Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of students, ensuring alignment with the program’s objectives and the university’s goals and strategic plan.

Program Delivery:

1. Oversee the delivery and quality assurance of CEC programs, ensuring they meet the expectations of learners, businesses, and community stakeholders.
2. Identify, recruit, and evaluate qualified trainers and instructors, ensuring they possess the necessary expertise and experience to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant education and training aligned with CEC program objectives.
3. Propose curriculum and supporting instructional design mechanisms and technology.
4. Oversee the selected trainers and instructors and provide them with all relevant information related to the students, their schedule and express the students’ needs and expectations.
5. Implement mechanisms for ongoing assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness, student satisfaction, and learning outcomes, leveraging data-driven insights to foster ongoing improvement.

Budget Management:

1. Oversee the budget and financial resources of the CEC, ensuring optimal revenue generation while maintaining cost efficiency.
2. Collaborate with the Finance department to manage the annual budget for various CEC programs, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
3. Conduct financial analysis and forecasting for both new and existing programs, providing data-driven insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

Day-to-day Operations:

1. Supervise the activities and work of direct reports by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with set individual targets.
2. Discuss and report on the plans of the CEC with the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to ensure alignment with SUAD’s strategy and inform requirements for the office’s budget.

Company Industry:

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area:

• HR
• Human Relations
• Industrial Relations

Keywords:

• Manager Of Continuing Education Centre