Academic Governance, Advancement and Operations Partner - Urgent hire

Lyceum College; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyceum College seeks an Academic Governance, Advancement and Operations Partner to translate executive direction into coordinated delivery across the College. The role provides legally informed governance advice and coordinates strategic initiatives, monitoring commitments and drafting to executive standards for Senate, Council and senior management.

This is a governance-focused position that collaborates with the Academic Liaison Lead and does not replace that role.

Qualifications

• Provides governance advice informed by legal principles.
• Coordinates implementation of strategic initiatives across the College.
• Drafts executive-level documents for Senate, Council and Executive Management.

Responsibilities

• Convert executive direction into coordinated delivery across the College.
• Provide legally informed governance advice and regulatory support.
• Maintain oversight of matters sponsored by the Office of the Chief Academic Officer.

Skills

Governance

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Drafting

Strategic coordination

Education

LLB or BA Law

Job description

Academic Governance, Advancement and Operations Partner - Urgent hire

The role exists to convert executive direction, Senate resolutions and institutional priorities into coordinated delivery across the College. The incumbent provides legally informed governance advice, coordinates the implementation of strategic initiatives, monitors institutional commitments and maintains oversight of matters sponsored by the Office of the Chief Academic Officer. The work spans Senate and committee governance, regulatory advisory support in relation to the Higher Education Act and the requirements of the Council on Higher Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training and the South African Qualifications Authority, and drafting to an executive standard for Senate, Council and Executive Management. This is a governance and execution role rather than a project management or compliance post. Ownership of the specialist Legal, Compliance, Quality Assurance and Academic Planning functions remains vested in those portfolios. The successful candidate works alongside the Academic Liaison Lead in a collaborative relationship and does not replace that role. The position is suited to a candidate who is comfortable exercising influence without formal authority, and who can hold institutional momentum on the priorities of the Chief Academic Officer. Role Requires an LLB , BA Law or similar qualification.

Contract

Full Time

Part Time

Any