St. Louis College of Education Recruitment 2020/2021

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for St. Louis College of Education Recruitment 2020/2021.

Job Title: Librarian

Role

• The College Librarian has overall responsibility for the library, research, and information needs of the college community.
• He/She provides leadership in advancing the college’s teaching and mission through a clear vision of the library’s role, comprehensive strategic planning, and incorporation of emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the professional and administrative head of the college library
• Draw up and monitor the implementation of the college library strategic plan
• Establish and maintain procedures, policies, and systems that made efficient library operation
• Plan, organize, coordinate and measure the work activities of all library personnel
• Collaborate with the relevant and appropriate institutional libraries and organizations within the outside the country to attract grants for library development and be exposed to international best practices and
• Be a member of the academic board

Qualifications

• Possess a postgraduate degree in library or information related field
• Have served as Deputy Librarian in a college of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least 4 years
• Be conversant with library records management software
• Be analytical, critical, information and research-oriented professional integrity and
• Be able to complete a least one term of 4 years before attaining a compulsory retirement age of 60 years

Location: Kumasi

Job Title: College Secretary

Role

The college secretary is the head of the office of the college secretariat. He/She is the Chief Administrative Officer of the college and reports to the Principal. The College Secretary shall:

• Assist the Principal in the day-to-day administration and management of the college
• Be in-charge of all administration, secretarial and personnel matters of the college
• Be the Secretary to the college council, all committees of council as well as statutory committees of the college
• Ensure the functioning of all boards and standing committees of the college and be responsible for the ordination of the college’s strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation and
• Perform any other official function as may be assigned by the governing council or delegated by the Principal

Qualifications

• Hold a good first degree and a minimum of master’s, preferably in administration and management related field
Have served as a Deputy College Secretary in a college of education of senior assistant in a college of education or senior assistant registrar in a tertiary institution or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years
• Be capable of planning, organising implementing and administratively managing all activities related to the office of the college secretary
• Have proven emotional stability and integrity
• Have considerable knowledge, experience and understanding of the tertiary education structures and environment in general
• Should be able to develop implementation strategies to achieve the mission and vision of the college
• Be capable of working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Be computer literate and
• Be able to complete at least one term of 4 before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years

Location: Kumasi

Job Title: Finance Officer

Role

• The Finance Officer is the Chief Accounting Officer and the Chief Financial Adviser to the Principal. He/She shall be responsible to the Principal for the financial administration of the College.

The duties of the Finance Officer include but are not limited to:

• The collection of all legitimate revenue due the College; Sourcing funds for the College;
• The implementation of policies relating to accounting and financial control and health of the College;
• The proper record keeping of all College property, assets, stocks and valuables of all funds in a register;
• Exercising control over expenditure in line with the College’s objectives and budgets;
• Preparation of annual budget of the College for presentation to the appropriate governing body for approval and implementation;
• Ensuring that the financial statements of the College are drawn up in accordance with the law establishing the Colleges, the statutes, applicable accounting standards and all other regulations approved by the College, as well as all other relevant national laws;
• Liaising with the appointed external auditors to get the College’s financial statements audited; and
• Liaising with the Ministries, Departments and Agencies in respect of financial matters affecting the College.

Qualifications

The applicant must:

• Hold a good first degree and a master’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Have a professional qualification in the relevant field and must be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Have served as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least four (4) years;
• Posses excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills;
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Have strong intellect, be analytical innovative, result oriented and visionary;
• Have proven emotional stability and integrity; Possess strong IT skills and be familiar with accounting software; and
• Be able to complete at least one term of four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retirement of sixty (60) years.

Location: Kumasi

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Role

• The Internal Auditor is the head of the College’s internal audit unit and provides independent, objective and consulting services designed to add value and improve the College’s operations.
• He/she also provides a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management control and governance processes of the College.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the establishment and operation of an efficient and effective internal financial control system;
• Vet all proposed expenditures to ensure compliance with laid down internal control systems and other statutory requirements;
• Assess the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguard losses;
• Monitor and ensure that expenditures incurred have been authorized and are within budgetary provisions;
• Liaise with the external auditors to ensure that appropriate actions are taken on reported audit findings;
• Draw the attention of the Principal and the Finance Officer to deficiencies in the system with recommendation for remedies; and Discharge any other assignments that the Principal shall deem necessary.

Qualifications

The applicant must:

• Hold a good first degree and a master’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Have a professional qualification in the relevant fields and be a member of a relevant professional body as well as a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors;
• Have served as a Deputy Internal Auditor in a College of
• Education or comparable grade in a institution/organisation for at least four (4) years; similar
• Have strong intellect, be analytical, critical, result-oriented, innovative and visionary:
• Have proven emotional stability and integrity;
• Possess strong I.T. skills and familiar with financial management framework;
• Exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills;
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and
• Be able to complete at least one term of four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retirement of sixty (60) years.

Location: Kumasi

How to Apply for St. Louis College of Education Recruitment

Prospective candidates should submit applications with the following:

• Application Letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae indicating names and addresses of three referees
• Copies of educational and other professional certificates

Note:

• Candidates should request 2 referees to submit sealed reports on them directly to the address below
• 6 copies sets of the application dossier must be submitted in hard copies
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Applications should be submitted in hard copy and address to:

The Chairperson
Search Committee
St. Louis College of Education
Post Office Box 3041
Kumasi – Ashanti

Or For clarification, send via email to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 30 November, 2020.