The University of Cape Coast, a public University in Ghana established by an Act of Parliament, invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, results-oriented and highly motivated individuals for the position of Director, Directorate of Public Affairs (DPA).

Job Description

The Director is the head of the Directorate of Public Affairs. The Directorate is responsible for building and maintaining the University's corporate image and relationship with key publics, managing events and communication with the University's stakeholders.

The Director is responsible to the Registrar for protocol, organisation of official University events as well as documentation of policy documents, the University's history, culture and symbols. He/she also has oversight responsibility over management of the University's Campus Broadcasting Services.

He/she is a spokesperson for the University and is responsible for planning and implementing the strategic and operational issues regarding public relations and corporate affairs of the University.

• The position, which is full time, is for a four-year term, renewable for a second term of up to four only.

Conditions of Service

• Salary and fringe benefits attached to the respective positions are attractive.

Applicants must:

• possess postgraduate degree in the relevant area including public relations/affairs, communication, journalism and events management;
• have at least eight; (8) years post-qualification senior-level experience, preferably, in Higher Education;
• possess good communication and presentation skills as well as strategic, interpersonal and collegial skills;
• have high-level analytical skills, business sense and a deep understanding/appreciation of strategic as well as operational issues/challenges in top-level University management and administration;
• have served or must be serving as Deputy Registrar or Deputy Director (with relevant experience in university administration) or analogous grade in a university or analogous institution.

General Requirements

• Applicants for all positions should have relevant postgraduate qualifications. The ideal candidates must be performance-driven and keen on achieving results with proven ability to serve relevant statutory University Boards and Committees. He/she should be able to serve a minimum of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retiring age of 60 years.
• In addition, the Directors must have administrative, management and leadership competencies.