Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 23 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The College Principal
A college principal is a senior administrative role responsible for overseeing the overall operation and management of the College. The principal plays a crucial role in shaping the institution's educational and administrative policies, fostering a positive learning environment, and ensuring the success of students, faculty, and staff. The Principal Reports to the Board of Directors and will have the following responsibilities:

Job key responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a clear vision and strategic plan for the college's growth and development, aligned with its mission and goals.
• Academic Excellence: Ensure the quality of academic programs, curriculum, and teaching methodologies to promote student learning and success.
• Faculty Management: Recruit, hire, and mentor faculty members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Student Welfare: Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that addresses the academic, personal, and career needs of students.
• Administrative Oversight Manage college resources, budgets, and operations, including facilities, technology, and student services.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with government regulations, accreditation standards, and college policies.
• Community Engagement: Establish strong connections with local communities. businesses, alumni, and other stakeholders to enhance the college's reputation and partnerships.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication channels with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.
• Innovation: Promote innovation in teaching, research, and administrative practices to keep the college competitive and responsive to changing trends.
• Performance Management: Mange and set performance targets
• Prepare quarterly reports: Submit Quarterly report to the Board of Directors.
• Perform such other functions assigned by the Board

Qualifications:
Educational Background:
• A Minimum Degree in a relevant field with strong academic background and research experience can enhance credibility. A master's degree will be an added advantage.

Experience:
• at least five years of experience in higher education administration, teaching. and academic leadership roles. Experience as a department head, dean, or assistant principal can be advantageous.

Competences
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and guide faculty, staff, and students toward shared goals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with various stakeholders and represent the college externally.
• Problem-Solving: Proficiency in analyzing complex situations, making decisions, and finding innovative solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with diverse groups of individuals.
• Strategic Thinking: Visionary thinking and the ability to develop long-term plans that align with the college's mission and values.
• Ethical Conduct High ethical standards, integrity, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to evolving educational trends, technologies, and industry developments.
• Networking: The capacity to establish and maintain connections within the academic community, industry, and beyond.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications with certified copies of certificates and at least three traceable referees should be addressed to:
The Board Chairperson
Lusaka Open Business College
24 Katimamulilo Road, Olympia Park
LUSAKA
Email: lobchiring@gmail.com 
Closing date: 30th August,2023


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