Job Description
As the Campus Manager for the Youth in Animation and Post Production Initiative, you will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and coordination of our training program aimed at empowering 60,000 students in animation and post-production over a 5-year period. This role involves overseeing multiple locations, managing online and onsite sessions, and ensuring the inclusion of students with disabilities while maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve the initiative's goal of training 60,000 students in animation and post-production within a 5-year timeframe.
- Oversee the annual 9-month academic calendar, with the first 3 months conducted online and the subsequent 6 months onsite.
- Direct and coordinate activities across multiple locations, including Lagos (mainland and island) and Abuja for the first year, and Enugu in subsequent years.
- Ensure uniform program quality and standards across all locations.
- Implement strategies to cater to students with disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with instructors and support staff to ensure equal opportunities for all students.
- Prioritize and enforce safeguarding measures to create a secure and protective atmosphere for all students, staff, and stakeholders.
- Manage the provision of free transportation for students commuting to the training centers.
- Oversee the daily distribution of snacks to students during the program.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with educational institutions, industry professionals, and community leaders to enhance program visibility and participation.
- Facilitate partnerships that contribute to the initiative's success.
- Collaborate with the Finance department to effectively manage budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources to meet program goals.
- Generate regular reports on program progress, identifying challenges and proposing data-driven solutions.
- Implement evaluation mechanisms to continually improve the effectiveness of the training program
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- Proven experience in program management, with a focus on education and youth.
- Familiarity with the animation and post-production industry is advantageous.
- Strong commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding principles.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.