1. Dean, School of Agriculture
University of Ghana

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the senior level administrative positions listed below, which will become vacant 1st August, 2011.

The School of Agriculture, located within the College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, is made up of the following:

Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
Department of Agricultural Extension
Department of Animal Science
Department of Crop Science
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Department of Soil Science
Reporting to: Provost, College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences

Duties:

The Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the School Board
The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the Faculty are duly carried out by members of the School
The Dean is responsible for the general administration of the School in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University Policy
Tenure: Three (3) years in the first instance and renewable for another term of up to 3 years

Required Skills or Experience

Must be of professorial status from an academic/research institution
Must be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines
Must provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School
Must demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development
Must have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the School






2. Dean, Faculty of Arts

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the senior level administrative positions listed below, which will become vacant 1st August, 2011.

The Faculty consists of the following:

Department of English
Department of Linguistics
Department of Philosophy and Classics
Department for the Study of Religions
School of Modern Languages
School of Performing Arts
Language Centre
Reporting to: Vice-Chancellor

Duties:

The Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the Faculty and for maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribe by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the Faculty Board
The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the Faculty are duly carried out by members of the Faculty
The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the Faculty in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy
Tenure: Three (3) years in the first instance and renewable for another term of up to 3 years


Required Skills or Experience

Must be of professorial status from an academic/research institution
Must be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines
Must provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the Faculty
Must demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development
Must have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the Faculty






3. Deputy Director, Finance Directorate

Reporting to: Director of Finance

Duties:
The Deputy Director of Finance is part of a team in the Finance Directorate which is responsible for the management of the finances of the University and for maintaining the integrity of the finances of the University.

The Specific responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Finance (Financial Accounting Management and Treasury) include but following:

Overseeing all matters pertaining to the recording and reporting of all financial transactions through the General Ledger ensuring the integrity of the information
Introducing robust financial accounting policies, using internal control mechanisms
Preparing annual financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting practice and appropriate international accounting standards
Confirming bank balance and reconciling all general ledger figures and reporting actual monthly figures
Managing the treasury function and developing cash flow and cash forecast schedules
Managing student accounts and other receivables
Oversight responsibility for all accounting functions undertaken at the self-accounting units in the University
Discharging any other assignments that the Director of Finance shall deem necessary


Required Skills or Experience

A good first University degree and professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA) with at least 10 years relevant working experience;
Good working knowledge of Accounting software packages;
Considerable strategic, interpersonal and collegial skills that will enable him/her to function within the Higher Education Sector;
Good business sense with a deep understanding and appreciation of the strategic and operational issues in top-level University management and administration
High-level analytical skills and demonstrable evidence of competence and leadership






4. Director, Academic Quality Assurance Unit

Reporting to: Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)

Duties:
The Director is responsible for overseeing academic quality in all academic units, programmes and all institutions which award University of Ghana degrees; and in particular to:

Advise the Academic Curriculum, Quality and Staff Development Committee on the determination and maintenance of acceptable levels of academic standards with respect to teaching, learning and research;
Conduct, in collaboration with the Planning and Management Information Services Directorate (PMISD), student evaluation of courses and teaching staff every semester;
Conduct departmental reviews at least every five years, to be preceded by self-assessment exercises and quality audits;
Facilitate and oversee the preparation of quality audits, self-studies, quality assurance reviews, surveys, staff training and development initiatives;
Disseminate on a regular basis, matters related to quality enhancement to the wider community and beyond;
Organize annual exit surveys of graduating classes and to periodically undertake tracer and employer surveys;
Perform any other functions relating to quality assurance as may be referred to it by the University Council or the Academic Board
Tenure: Three (3) years in the first instance and renewable for another term of up to 3 years

Required Skills or Experience

Must be of professorial status from an academic/research institution
Must be capable of providing leadership in the area of Institutional research and analysis, as they relate to academic quality assurance policies
Must provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the University
Must demonstrate a good understanding of the teaching and learning processes in the University environment
Must have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the Quality Assurance Unit


How To Apply

An applicant is required to submit the complete application pack to:

The Registrar
University of Ghana
P. O. Box LG 25
Legon
Accra, Ghana

Or registrar@ug.edu.ghThe application pack should contain the following:
Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB form 1C) to be downloaded from the University's website at:www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd
An up to date Curriculum Vitae
A statement of up to 5-pages indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensue that the University achieves its vision and mission
A copy of this advert is also available at the employment opportunities section of the University of Ghana website (www.ug.edu.gh)
Closing: 05 Aug, 2011

Source: http://joblistghana.com/university-of-ghana-recruitment-2011-various-positions.html

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