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NCC Education

NCC Education is a global leader in the delivery and certification of quality education programmes and services, working in partnership with over 350 centres in over 45 countries.

NCC Education delivers programmes from foundation to postgraduate diploma level in computing and business. The majority of our programmes are delivered face-to-face through our partner centres but we also deliver on-line top up degrees in Business Administration and Business Computing and Information Systems validated by the University of Wales.

Manager, Programme Development

Main purpose of the role:

To manage a set of programmes, taking full responsibility for all academic i ssues and contributing to the commercial decisions regarding the programmes.

Reporting to:

Dean, Academic Division

Overview of role:

To manage a set of programmes taking full responsibility for all academic issues (including development, maintenance and delivery) and to contribute to commercial decisions regarding these programmes.

To contribute to the efficient operations of the Product Development department by taking management responsibility for certain aspects of Product Development's operation.

Main tasks:

Development of new programmes, including programme design, initial module design, recruitment of module developers, management of the module development process, management of the materials development for release.
Maintenance of existing programmes and their modules, including determining and scheduling maintenance activities, recruitment of external developers, maintenance of the development process, management of updated releases.
To develop academic regulations and programme handbooks for programmes.
Where the post holder has responsibility for an online programme, to manage the delivery of the programme, including the recruitment and management of external academic staff and liaison with other departments to ensure the smooth running ot the programme.
Where a programme is a validated top-up degree, to manage the interaction between NCC Education and the awarding institution including the management of examination boards and boards of studies and the development of materials for validation.
Where a programme has third party involvement, to manage the interaction between NCC Education and the third party.
To proactively engage with all quality aspects including the preparation of materials for, and attendance at, internal and external validation events.
To be aware of pertinent developments in the academic subject, teaching methods and quality initiatives.
To take management responsibility for one or more aspects of the operation of the Product Development department.
To contribute to the academic development and quality management of all aspects of the Product development department.

Competencies:

Internal and External Customer focus
Developing Relationships
Delivering results
Team Working
Adaptability
Interpersonal Awareness
Self Management
Management of Others
Effective Planning
Decision Making

Skills and Knowledge:

Subject-specific knowledge and experience pertinent to the programmes managed
Knowledge of UK Higher Education and its quality requirements
Management of external contractors and internal operations
Excellent communication skills
Interpretation of quantitative and qualitative information
Credible authority on academic matters
External and Internal customer focus

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

UK degree or equivalent
Experience in the development of programmes and modules
Subject-specific knowledge appropriate to a range of programmes

Desirable

Teaching experience
Knowledge of and experience in UK tertiary education quality procedures

Email Address for applications: recruitment@nccedu.com

Closing Date: 01/11/2008