This position develops strategic initiatives and participates in University long-term planning and policy setting. This position is also responsible for administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource management, faculty development, budget and finance planning and facility planning and management.

• \*Roles and responsibilities\*\*:

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- Collaborating with the University Research Council, to develop and enact strategies and programs to enhance the education standards of the School of Liberal Arts in the University.

- Providing direction, resources, and oversight to help ensure that the School and related activities are in accordance with applicable regulations and University policies and procedures.

- Continuously enrich the deliverables on learning aims of the curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

- Facilitating the growth of faculty through various development programs and collaborations.

- Establishing and overseeing various centres at the School of Liberal Arts.

- Fostering collaborative and interdisciplinary research between departments and various Schools at University.

- Inviting seasoned researchers, practitioners and industry leaders for collaborative projects.

- Promoting student research and implementing higher standards of research ethics and best practices.

- Strengthening and developing Programme curriculum and Doctoral programs focusing on academic policies.

- Facilitating seminars, events, training programs and guest lectures and adopting integrative measures to bring researchers, practitioners and industry leaders from across the globe on a singular platform.

- Facilitating institutional collaborations for faculty exchange and student exchange for improvement of academic skills.

- Working with department chairs, and other leaders in the University to identify opportunities for innovation and to provide leadership to move from ideas to implementation.

- Supervising and promoting the quality of research journals published by the University.

- Promote departmental assessment of student learning outcomes and utilization of resulting data as tools to advance the quality of departmental programs and services.

- Monitor the academic progress of students towards graduation and present their names for appropriate action by the school faculty towards co-curricular and extra-curricular participation.

- Providing an excellent student experience for all students and ensure they feel stretched and challenged.

- Ensuring each student receives quality feedback from faculty mentors and to allow them to achieve their potential.

- Gathering regular feedback and evaluation to ensure that the School is focused on continually improving the student experience.

- Overseeing the recruitment, appointment, review, and professional development of faculty and staff.

- Representing the School and University in various National and International events, conferences and seminars.

- Foster an environment of innovation, collegiality, collaboration, inclusivity and support where faculty, staff and students thrive.

- Oversee School branding and marketing efforts to enhance the School’s visibility and reputation.

• \*Skills required\*\*:

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- Proven skills in managing research and development teams working across disciplines and research topics.

- Understanding of and support for appropriate technology integration in an academic setting.

- The ability to elevate the education levels

- Strong team leadership and communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities and analytical skills;

- Interest in mentoring faculty;

- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills;

- An ability to develop and implement strategies to address long-term opportunities;

- The capacity to be a forceful advocate for University, its faculty and academic programs;