Departmental Coordinator - Information Technology (ZBTI)

About the role

Zetech University is recruiting one Departmental Coordinator for its Information Technology department (ZBTI). The post holder acts mainly as a member of the teaching staff, coordinating the ZBTI and Zetech University engineering programmes, including staff management and programme oversight. The position reports directly to the Dean of the School of ICT, Media and Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee teaching and examination processes, ensuring timely and comprehensive course coverage and evaluation.
• Monitor class attendance by staff and students.
• Manage examinations and present them at school moderation and School Board meetings.
• Work with the People & Culture Department on workload allocation.
• Manage student retention, graduation and progression to other programmes.
• Take part in departmental research activities and outputs.
• Manage student project attachments and field exposure.
• Resolve student and staff concerns promptly.
• Handle people management: performance, attendance, leave and discipline.
• Manage end-to-end academic staff activities across the campus for both schools.
• Oversee programme development and review.
• Help approve student admissions, welcome new students and assist them in settling in.
• Implement policies supporting the department's sustainability.

Required profile

• Masters' and Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field from a recognised institution.
• At least three years of work experience after qualification.
• Registered or progressing towards a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Registered or registrable with the relevant professional body where applicable.