Senior Associate, Leadership Core/Foundations Coach

About the role

The Leadership Core/Foundations Coach Senior Associate is essential for the effective operation of the Foundation modules at African Leadership University (ALU). The role guides students through their foundational learning journey, provides academic support and assesses their progress, and acts as a key contact between the Leadership Core/Foundations and other specialisations. It is based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the induction and re-induction of other coaches and take part in developmental and performance management processes for learning coaches, including performance reviews aligned with departmental objectives.
• Deliver the programme induction for each new intake, provide academic and mission support to students individually and in groups, and assess summative module submissions.
• Contribute to the annual programme review and to student-staff consultative group meetings, and review LMS analytics to spot students needing intervention.
• Adapt learning materials and assessments to meet quality assurance requirements and implement improvements based on feedback and performance data.
• Take part in assessment board decisions, act as the contact person with other specialisations (BEL/BSE/IBT), and support the onboarding and professional growth of new coaches.
• Follow ALU's safeguarding policy and ensure the safety and well-being of young persons and vulnerable adults.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Education, Business Administration, Innovation or Entrepreneurship.
• Experience leading or facilitating workshops, classes or training programmes in higher education or professional development, including curriculum design and teaching adaptation.
• Proven coaching or mentoring experience, and experience designing curricula aligned with learning outcomes.
• Experience supporting teams, facilitating induction for new staff and acting as a liaison between departments.
• Experience analysing feedback and performance data to improve programmes.
• Based in Kigali, Rwanda, or willing to relocate.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proficiency with educational technologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Coaching and project management skills, and organisational skills for programme coordination.