Academic Manager

Job description

Background

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and management
• Architecture and engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information technology
• Law
• Media and design
• Policing and law enforcement

 Key roles and responsibilities:

1. Academic project management (15%)

• Monitor and implement academic quality standards across the programme.
• Implement teaching and learning policies, norms, and processes.
• Support HOS and HOC with quality assurance audits and compliance.
• Contribute to and implement School Improvement Plans (SIPs).
• Prepare for CHE and other regulatory site visits and accreditation.
• Manage academic due dates and annual calendar deadlines.
• Analyse assessment outcomes and moderator reports and drive improvements.

2. Student Success and programme Delivery (20%)

• Liaise with key academic staff to coordinate programme delivery.
• Manage and implement at-risk and student retention policies.
• Handle student complaints within the programme.
• Support academic orientation and programme-specific induction.
• Collaborate with C4AS on academic success training.
• Contribute to timetable development aligned with the learning model.
• Ensure consistent communication with staff and students.
• Track academic calendar compliance for the programme.

3. Industry engagement and workplace readiness (10%)

• Organise at least one applied learning seminar per year.
• Build local industry and professional networks.
• Promote student networking and applied learning opportunities.
• Arrange seasonal school programmes (summer/winter).
• Support C4AS with workplace readiness activities.

4. Resource management (15%)

• Oversee programme budget implementation and monitoring.
• Ensure library and specialist resources meet programme needs.
• Contribute to academic workload allocations in consultation with HOS.

5. Academic leadership and staff management (20%)

• Manage appointments of academic staff for the programme.
• Coordinate staff induction and mentoring.
• Oversee academic staff performance and development.
• Facilitate effective communication between school and campus.
• Performance standards:
• All academic staff have active development plans.
• All staff inducted and aligned with standards.
• Academic activities align with institutional expectations.
• Effective coordination and reporting between school and campus.

6. Governance (20%)

• Represent the school(s) on campus manco.
• Meet all governance deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Lead regular programme staff meetings.
• Participate constructively in school committees and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and SOPs.

Qualifications and experience | minimum requirements:

• Minimum NQF 9 qualification in a business-related field
• Experience with lecturing
• Relevant industry experience in business
• Experience with managing a team and deadlines/deliverables

Key attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent English language skills
• Can-do attitude
• Passion for education
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Advanced management and leadership skills

Assumption date:  01 January 2026

Applications: Candidates wishing to apply for the position are required to:

1. Submit a letter of motivation, concisely detailing interest in and individual suitability for the position.
2. Submit a concise CV without attachments.

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. STADIO higher education reserves the right to not fill this position.  Should you not hear from STADIO within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

In terms of the Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.

Posted on 31 Jul 10:00, Closing date 29 Sep