Programme Officer (Level II) - IT Academy [REF# 67/49/25 II L1]

The successful candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Education or a related field from a recognized university

Candidates should also possess: 

• At least three (3) years’ experience in Course, Programme or Curriculum Development preferably within a Higher Education, Professional Education or Continuing Education environment
• Experience in leading a teaching unit to meet performance standards
• Experience in leading in initiatives to achieve organizational goals
• Demonstrated ability to develop solutions that respond to key priorities
• Demonstrated expertise in evaluating programme feasibility

Candidates with the following will have an advantage: 

• Experience in instructional design, needs assessments and alignment of objectives
• Proven experience in applying adult learning principles
• Possess strong knowledge and expertise in the Microsoft Office suite of Productivity tools

Special Responsibilities 

• Developing new IT Academy offerings
• Recruiting students and clients for IT Academy courses and programmes
• Ensuring the IT Academy delivers a high quality of teaching and student support
• Serving as First Examiner for the IT Academy courses
• Identifying and resolving challenges
• Reporting IT Academy registration and throughput information
• Assessing IT Academy performance
• Championing the professional development of the IT Academy team
• Communicating and winning support for change initiatives
• Assisting with other functions and duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer or designate

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

As IT Academy lead, the candidate should also be able to: 

• Plan and organize work tasks and projects
• Work effectively without supervision, taking responsibility for end-to-end delivery
• Effectively communicate ideas and respond to stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong customer focus
• Deliver results while adhering to established policies and procedures
• Foster collaboration as well as an inclusive learning environment 

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.