Director: Sports Directorate - University of Ghana



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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.


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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


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