ZCAS University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:

MANAGER – STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (1 POSITION)

Job Purpose:

To coordinate and implement the University’s strategy for business growth to enable revenue diversification, institutional positioning, partnership growth, and the development of an entrepreneurial university.

Responsibilities or duties

The Manager – Strategy and Business Development will be responsible for, among other duties, to:

• Develop and implement institutional business development strategies aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Lead the formulation and periodic review of institutional growth and diversification strategies.
• Identify and develop additional revenue streams, including executive education, short courses, consultancy, research collaborations, grants, and sponsorships.
• Prepare bankable, investment-ready proposals to leverage strategic opportunities and mobilise resources from donors, investors, and development partners.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging education needs and inform programme development and positioning.
• Manage MoUs and strengthen strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders.
• Enhance alumni engagement to support institutional development, support internships, and other educational partnerships.
• Oversee branding, marketing, public relations, and student recruitment campaigns to strengthen the University’s corporate image.
• Prepare business development and market intelligence reports and support senior leadership in strategic analysis and decision-making.
• Support the Vice Chancellor and Senior Leadership in strategic decision-making, scenario modelling, and institutional planning.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five O Level credits or better including English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in business strategy development and implementation, corporate relations, or marketing, with a minimum of 3 years at supervisory or management level.
• Demonstrated experience in developing business growth strategies, partnership coordination, and market analysis.
• Experience in higher education will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of branding, digital marketing, and business analytics.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Innovative, entrepreneurial and commercially minded.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset.
• Achiever and results oriented.
• Proficiency in data analysis and market research tools.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Develop and implement institutional business development strategies aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Lead the formulation and periodic review of institutional growth and diversification strategies.
• Identify and develop additional revenue streams, including executive education, short courses, consultancy, research collaborations, grants, and sponsorships.
• Prepare bankable, investment-ready proposals to leverage strategic opportunities and mobilise resources from donors, investors, and development partners.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging education needs and inform programme development and positioning.
• Manage MoUs and strengthen strategic partnerships with local and international stakeholders.
• Enhance alumni engagement to support institutional development, support internships, and other educational partnerships.
• Oversee branding, marketing, public relations, and student recruitment campaigns to strengthen the University’s corporate image.
• Prepare business development and market intelligence reports and support senior leadership in strategic analysis and decision-making.
• Support the Vice Chancellor and Senior Leadership in strategic decision-making, scenario modelling, and institutional planning.

• Innovative, entrepreneurial and commercially minded.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset.
• Achiever and results oriented.
• Proficiency in data analysis and market research tools.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong knowledge of branding, digital marketing, and business analytics.

• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five O Level credits or better including English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in business strategy development and implementation, corporate relations, or marketing, with a minimum of 3 years at supervisory or management level.
• Demonstrated experience in developing business growth strategies, partnership coordination, and market analysis.
• Experience in higher education will be an added advantage.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.