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Foundation Lead

ALU
Location
Rwanda
Posted
5 days ago
Department
ALU RW
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A master's degree in entrepreneurship, business, education, sustainability, project management, leadership or another field relevant to the role.
  • At least three years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of two years in higher education, training, learning design or academic programme delivery.
  • Demonstrable subject knowledge and practical experience in at least two of the following: entrepreneurship, Responsible Enterprise, sustainability, business ethics, project-based learning or project management.
  • Experience designing and delivering experiential, applied or project-based learning for undergraduate learners or adult professionals.
  • Experience guiding student projects, assessing complex outputs and providing developmental feedback.
  • Experience managing, supervising or coaching faculty or multidisciplinary delivery teams, including setting expectations and supporting performance and development.
Nice to have
  • Experience in programme management or academic leadership within a higher education institution.
  • Experience developing entrepreneurship education, venture-building programmes, enterprise challenges or incubator/accelerator learning experiences.
  • Experience integrating sustainability, ethics, governance and stakeholder responsibility into business or entrepreneurship education.
  • Experience coordinating multi-course delivery across cohorts, programmes or campuses.
  • Experience teaching in online, blended or challenger-university environments and using learning analytics to improve delivery.
What the job really is

The Foundation Lead at the African Leadership University (ALU) is responsible for academic and operational leadership in the Foundation and Leadership Core learning experiences. This role involves managing faculty, ensuring curriculum quality, and supporting project-based learning while fostering a collaborative team culture. The Foundation Lead also monitors course delivery and assessments, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and continuous improvement in educational practices.

Things to weigh
  • The role requires strong leadership and management skills, which may be challenging for candidates without prior experience in academic settings.
  • No specific salary or benefits package is mentioned in the posting, which may be a consideration for potential applicants.
  • The position involves a significant amount of collaboration and coordination, which may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to different working styles.
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