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
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).
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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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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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