1. Academic Staff Affairs and Continuous Professional Development Coordinator
Appointment: Appointment of the Academic Staff and Continuous Professional Development shall be merit based and as per the WU Academic Administration Guideline.
Qualification and Experience
- Second degree and above in any related fields and Minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching.
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill and proven leadership ability and motivation.
- An application of information technology and communications
- An understanding of national policies and international trends and issues that are directly or indirectly related to the activities of the unit.
- Effective and strong team spirit and demonstrated competence in coordinating activities.
- High commitment towards realization of the mission of the university.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the university’s working environment.
- Knowledge and application of office management
- Proven experience in creating and enhancing a customer service culture within an organization
Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate agreement with newly recruited academic staff and a staff ready for long-term trainings;
- Supervises academic staff performance in collaboration with academic unit heads;
- Supervises staff on study leave in collaboration with academic unit heads;
- Compiles academic staff data and meaningfully prepares for reporting;
- Designs and implements professional development programs for the academic staff;
- Evaluates the effectiveness of professional development offerings and makes improvements as needed
- Collaborates with academic units and staff to identify areas of need for professional growth;
- Develops and maintains relationships with outside experts and organizations to bring new training opportunities to the academic staff;
- Coordinates logistics for continuous professional development events, such as scheduling, venue selection, and registration;
- Maintains detailed records of attendance and participation in continuous professional development opportunities;
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current education trends, research, and best practices;
- Communicates with stakeholders about upcoming professional development opportunities and encourages participation;
- Supports teachers in leveraging new knowledge and skills gained during professional development to improve classroom practices, and
- Collaborates with academic unit heads to create a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Term in Office: The term of Academic Staff Affairs and Continuous Professional Development Coordinator shall be 2(Two) years, with possible re-appointment through merit-based procedure.
Reporting: Accountable to Academic Programs Directorate
2. Undergraduate and Post-graduate Programs Officer
Appointment: Appointment of the Undergraduate and Post-graduate Officer shall be merit based and as per the WU Academic Administration Guideline.
Qualification and experience requirements
- Second degree and above in any field and Minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching.
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill and proven leadership ability and motivation.
- An application of information technology and communications
- An understanding of national policies and international trends and issues that are directly or indirectly related to the activities of the unit.
- Effective and strong team spirit and demonstrated competence in coordinating activities.
- High commitment towards realization of the mission of the university.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the university’s working environment.
- Knowledge and application of office management
- Proven experience in creating and enhancing a customer service culture within an organization
Duties and responsibilities
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Developing and implementing university-wide policies and procedures related to undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Ensuring consistency in program standards across all colleges and departments.
- Staying abreast of national and international trends in higher education.
- Program Oversight and Compliance
- Monitoring the quality and integrity of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the university.
- Ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinating university-wide program reviews and assessments.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Collecting and analyzing university-wide data on program enrollment, student demographics, and graduation rates.
- Generating reports for university administration, accreditation bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Maintaining university-wide databases of program information.
- Curriculum Coordination
- Facilitating the development and review of university-wide curriculum guidelines.
- Supporting the implementation of interdisciplinary programs and initiatives.
- Ensuring that curriculum aligns with university-wide learning outcomes.
- Student Support
- Coordinating university-wide student support services related to academic programs.
- Developing and implementing initiatives to enhance student success and retention.
- Addressing university-wide student concerns and grievances.
- Postgraduate Research Support
- Coordinating university-wide postgraduate research activities and initiatives.
- Developing and implementing policies related to thesis and dissertation submissions.
- Supporting the professional development of postgraduate students.
- Liaison and Communication
- Serving as a liaison between the university administration, colleges, and departments.
- Communicating program information to students, faculty, and staff across the university.
- Representing the university at external meetings and conferences.
- Technology and Systems
- Working with IT departments to ensure that student information systems support the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Helping to implement new technologies that can improve the delivery of academic programs.
Term in Office: The term of officer shall be 2 (Two) years, with possible re-appointment through merit-based procedure.
Reporting: Reports to the Academic programs Directorate.
3. First Year Students Coordinating Officer
Appointment: Appointment of the First year Students Coordinating Officer shall be merit based and as per the WU academic administrators’ placement guideline.
Qualification and experience requirements
- Second degree and above in any field and Minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching.
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill and proven leadership ability and motivation.
- An application of information technology and communications
- An understanding of national policies and international trends and issues that are directly or indirectly related to the activities of the unit.
- Effective and strong team spirit and demonstrated competence in coordinating activities.
- High commitment towards realization of the mission of the university.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the university’s working environment.
- Knowledge and application of office management
- Proven experience in creating and enhancing a customer service culture within an organization
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop academic calendar for First Year Students in collaboration with the registrar;
- Develops schedules for cross-disciplinary courses and assessment schedules in collaboration with the academic units offering the courses;
- Facilitate orientation sessions for new students,
- introduces new students to campus resources, academic policies, and student life;
- Coordinate academic advising and support services, including tutoring and study skills workshops, to promote student success;
- Manage scholarship and financial aid programs (Example; Cost-sharing), ensuring students are aware of and can access available funding opportunities.
- Organize extracurricular activities and events, such as career fairs, cultural nights, and leadership development programs, to enhance the student experience;
- Serve as a liaison between students and academic units, addressing academic concerns and facilitating communication.
- Implement wellness and mental health programs, providing students with access to counseling services and stress management resources.
- Develop alumni engagement initiatives, connecting current students with potential/actual graduates for mentorship and networking opportunities.
Term in Office: The term of officer shall be 2 (Two) years, with possible re-appointment through merit-based procedure.
Reporting: Reports to the Academic programs Directorate
4. Distance and Continuing Education Officer
Appointment: Appointment of the Distance and Continuing Education Officer shall be merit based and as per the WU Academic Administration Guideline.
Qualification and experience requirements
- Second degree and above in any field and Minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching.
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill and proven leadership ability and motivation.
- An application of information technology and communications
- An understanding of national policies and international trends and issues that are directly or indirectly related to the activities of the unit.
- Effective and strong team spirit and demonstrated competence in coordinating activities.
- High commitment towards realization of the mission of the university.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the university’s working environment.
- Knowledge and application of office management
- Proven experience in creating and enhancing a customer service culture within an organization
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans and organizes continuing education programs for students and academic units in collaboration with the Distance and Continuing Education Program Directorate;
- Coordinates with instructors and subject matter experts to develop curriculum and course content;
- Promotes and markets continuing education courses and programs to target audiences;
- Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and student satisfaction.
- Maintains accurate records and reports regarding course attendance and completion in collaboration with the Distance and Continuing Education Coordinating Office;
- Communicates regularly with stakeholders and educators regarding program updates and changes.
- Stays up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in continuing education.
Term in Office: The term of officer shall be 2 (Two) years, with possible re-appointment through merit-based procedure.
Reporting: Reports to the Academic programs Directorate