Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan-Buem is a renowned public teacher educational institution in the Oti Region and affiliated to the University of Cape Coast.

The College has vacancy for Secretary of the College

Duties

The Secretary of the College is the Chief Administrative Officer of the College and the Head of the College Secretariat. He/she:

• Assists the Principal in the day-to-day administration and management of the college and reports directly to him
• Is in charge of all administration, secretarial and personnel matters of the college
• Is the Secretary of the college council and the academic board and is responsible for providing secretarial services to all boards and committees of the College
• Is responsible for providing guidance for the framework within which college strategic plans are drawn and executed
• Coordinates policy formulation and implementation and ensures appropriate implementation and publication of all policy decisions of council, academic board and committees of the college
• Performs any other functions as may be assigned by council or delegated by the Principal of the college

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must:

• Hold a good first degree and a minimum of a Master’s degree, preferably in Administration and Management related field from a recognised institution of higher learning
• Have served as a Deputy Secretary in a college of Education or Senior Assistant Registrar in a tertiary institution or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years
• Be able to serve a minimum of 1 term of 4 years before he/she attains the compulsory retirement age of 60 years
• Have evidence of a in-depth grasp and application of systems and procedures for administration and management of tertiary education/teacher education in Ghana
• Have in-depth knowledge of the administrative and management activities of the Office of the College Secretary and be capable of ensuring that they are carried out efficiently and effectively
• Have significant leadership experience at a senior management level in a college of education or an analogous institution
• Have a deeper understanding of the social, political and economic environment in which Ghanaian colleges of education operate
• Have demonstrated capability for articulating, formulating and implementing policies, managing change in teacher education administration and developing strategies for achieving the vision and mission of the college
• Have proven intellectual ability, emotional stability and a high sense of personal and professional integrity
• Be able to motivate, manage direct and train/develop staff and also work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Have very good organizational, inter-personal, communication and computer literacy skills

Conditions of Service

Salary and conditions attached to the position are attractive and are in accordance with approved Harmonised condition of service for colleges of education

Location: Jasikan-Buem

Mode of Application

Applications and supporting documents (marked with the position) are to be submitted through the Principal to:

The Chairman
Search Committee
Jasikan College of Education
P.O.Box 14
Jasikan-Buem, Ghana