Director: Sports Directorate - University of Ghana

The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director, Sports Directorate, to take effect from 1st August 2024.

POSITION: Director, Sports Directorate

REPORTING TO: The Registrar, University of Ghana

JOB ROLE

The successful applicant will have oversight responsibility of the following:

• Ensure the development of sports and related activities.
• The organisation of sporting events.
• Liaise with external sports organisations.
• Oversee the management of the Sports Directorate.
• Advise the Academic Board on matters relating to the award of academic credit for students’ participation in sports.
• Organise sports clinics for members of the University.
• Represent the University on external sporting bodies.
• Prepare University teams for sporting events.
• The discharge of any other assignments that the Registrar may deem necessary.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Administrative and supervisory skills
• Strategic leadership
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• High proactive attitude and a good team player
• Good analytical skills
• Innovative, resourceful and reliable
• Experience in event planning and management
• Experience in facility and budget management

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate must:

• Have a post graduate qualification in relevant areas of Sports Management/Administration, Education or other relevant field disciplines.
• Have at least 10 years of relevant post-qualification work experience.
• Have considerable strategic, interpersonal, managerial and collegial skills and should be able to function within the higher education sector.
• Have high-level analytical skills, business sense as well as a deep understanding and appreciation of the strategic and operational issues and challenges in top-level management and administration.
• Be conversant with and have experience in sports development and sport for development.
• Be performance-driven and must be keen to achieve results.

TENURE

The person appointed Director, Sports Directorate shall hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.

Location: Accra