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Academic Coordinator – Postgraduate Studies
2026-07-29T08:27:46+00:00
University of Africa
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Education, Management, Business Operations
ZMW
MONTH
2026-08-05T17:00:00+00:00
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Academic Coordinator – Postgraduate Studies

The University of Africa invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of Academic Coordinator – Postgraduate Studies.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Coordinate the administration and delivery of postgraduate programs.
  • Support postgraduate admissions, registration, examinations, and student progression.
  • Coordinate research proposals, dissertations, and viva voce examinations.
  • Ensure compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide administrative support for curriculum development, quality assurance, and program accreditation.
  • Prepare reports and maintain accurate postgraduate academic records.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

  • A master’s degree from a recognised institution.
  • A PhD will be an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) years' experience in higher education, preferably in postgraduate program administration or academic coordination.
  • Good knowledge of postgraduate academic processes and quality assurance.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • All academic and professional qualifications must be validated by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

University of Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Coordinate the administration and delivery of postgraduate programs.
  • Support postgraduate admissions, registration, examinations, and student progression.
  • Coordinate research proposals, dissertations, and viva voce examinations.
  • Ensure compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide administrative support for curriculum development, quality assurance, and program accreditation.
  • Prepare reports and maintain accurate postgraduate academic records.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
  • Good knowledge of postgraduate academic processes and quality assurance.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • A master’s degree from a recognised institution.
  • A PhD will be an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) years' experience in higher education, preferably in postgraduate program administration or academic coordination.
  • Good knowledge of postgraduate academic processes and quality assurance.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • All academic and professional qualifications must be validated by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Academic Coordinator – Postgraduate Studies

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Management, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
University of Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 5 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Academic Coordinator – Postgraduate Studies

The University of Africa invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of Academic Coordinator – Postgraduate Studies.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Coordinate the administration and delivery of postgraduate programs.
  • Support postgraduate admissions, registration, examinations, and student progression.
  • Coordinate research proposals, dissertations, and viva voce examinations.
  • Ensure compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide administrative support for curriculum development, quality assurance, and program accreditation.
  • Prepare reports and maintain accurate postgraduate academic records.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

  • A master’s degree from a recognised institution.
  • A PhD will be an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) years' experience in higher education, preferably in postgraduate program administration or academic coordination.
  • Good knowledge of postgraduate academic processes and quality assurance.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • All academic and professional qualifications must be validated by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

University of Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit:

  • A cover letter.
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
  • ZAQA Validation Certificates.
  • Certified copy of National Registration Card (NRC) or Passport.
  • Contact details of three (3) traceable professional referees.

Applications should be mailed with the subject line "Application – Academic Coordinator – Postgraduate Studies."

Closing Date: 5th August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, August 5 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka
Posted: 29-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 29-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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