Alberta Abena Kunadu Owusu
Cape Coast
Summary
Dynamic university administration professional with extensive experience at IEPA, excelling in policy development and contract negotiation. Proven track record in crisis management and event coordination, fostering student welfare and engagement. A self-motivated team player committed to quality and reliability, adept at managing budgets and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assistant Registrar & Deputy Senior Hall Tutor
Oguaa Hall
03.2025 - Current
- Assist the Senior Hall Tutor in managing student affairs within the hall.
- Act as a representative when the Senior Hall Tutor is unavailable.
- Ensure student welfare and enforce hall rules and regulations.
- Organize hall activities, mentorship programs, and crisis management.
- Liaise between students and management.
- Oversee fundraising and resource mobilization for hall development.
Senior Assistant Registrar/ Ag. Deputy Director-General (Administration & General Services)/ Head of Administration
IEPA
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative operations.
- Developed organizational policies and manage budgets.
- Negotiated contracts and maintain corporate relationships.
- Monitored expenses and liaise with departments.
- Developed and managed MoUs.
- Organised Workshops and meetings.
- Supervised staff.
Senior Assistant Registrar & Head of Administration
IEPA
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day operations.
- Developed organizational policies.
- Managed administrative budgets.
- Hired and trained administrative staff.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors.
- Maintained corporate relationships.
- Monitored operating expenses.
- Liaised with other departments.
- Updated executives on performance.
- Organised programmes.
- Oversight over Human Resource.
Hall Tutor & Oguaa Hall
University of Cape Coast
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided academic and social support to students.
- Referred students to counseling services and addressed socio-personal challenges.
Junior Assistant Registrar / Assistant Registrar & Faculty Officer
IEPA
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for maintaining students' records.
- Assisted with student admission and registration.
- Prepared the Institute’s Annual Estimates.
- Briefed the Director in advance of impending meetings.
- Arranged for the preparation of the Institutes Publications.
- Supervised Junior and Senior Staff in the Institute.
- Managed academic affairs including admissions and examinations.
- Ensured integrity, accuracy, and security of academic and administrative activities.
- Maintained physical facilities.
- Ensured safety and security in the Institute.
- Supervised staff for effective management and administration.
- Attended to the welfare of students and staff.
- Organized Outreach programmes.
- Wrote reports and managed website information.
- Serviced IEPA Board and other Committees.
- Arranged for preparation and publication of documents and other materials.
- Mentored subordinates.
- Drafted speeches and documents for the Director.
- Coordinated the activities of IEPA.
- Managed travels and accommodations for the Director.
Junior Assistant Registrar & Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation
CEGRAD
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted in setting up CEGRAD.
- Coordinated day-to-day operations.
- Maintained physical facilities.
- Ensured safety and security.
- Supervised staff for effective management and administration.
- Attended to the welfare of students.
- Organized Outreach activities.
- Wrote Reports.
- Serviced Meetings.
- Drafted speeches.
- Coordinated the activities of CEGRAD.
- Managed staff, financial and program documents.
- Advocated for program support.
- Organized workshops.
- Maintained a database of partners.
Principal Administrative Assistant & School of Graduate Studies
University of Cape Coast
04.2006 - 08.2013
- General supervision of staff.
- Assisted with student registration.
- Drafted routine letters.
- Provided secretarial duties.
- Receipt and registration of letters.
- Maintained assets at the Office.
- Communicated information from Board to departments.
- Processed admissions and scholarship forms.
- Addressed graduate students’ complaints.
- Organized orientation and matriculation.
- Managed congregation matters.
- Administered the School’s imprest.
- Supervised the admission process.
- Served as Recorder to School’s Graduate Board.
- Performed other duties assigned by the Dean/Deputy Registrar.
Protection Officer
Women in Self-Empowerment NGO
08.2005 - 03.2006
- Managed a project team.
- Reported on new arrivals.
- Identified and addressed specific needs of vulnerable groups.
- Provided coaching and development activities for staff.
- Assisted in preparing periodic reports on protection activities.
- Counseled refugees on various issues.
- Made referrals for ID cards, travel documents, and work permits.
- Registered and prepared applicants for repatriation.
Case Worker Assistant/ Field Work Assistant
Overseas Processing Entity
03.2002 - 08.2005
- Traveled as part of Field Team for refugee interviews.
- Verified refugee identities.
- Captured information for resettlement purposes.
- Wrote reports and briefed supervisors.
- Trained new field staff in IT applications.
National Service Person
Counselling Centre, UCC
09.1997 - 08.1998
- Coordinated setup activities for Counselling Centre
Education
Certification in Education Sector Plan -
01.2023
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) - NGO Studies and Community Development
University of Cape Coast
01.2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Development Studies
University of Cape Coast
01.2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - NGO Studies and Management
University of Cape Coast
01.2009
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Psychology with a Diploma in Economics
University of Cape Coast
01.1997
Advanced Level (A' Levels) -
St. Louis Secondary School
01.1991
General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Levels -
St. Louis Secondary School
01.1989
Skills
- University administration expertise
- Effective under pressure
- Communication proficiency
- Computer literacy
- Self-motivated team player
- Reliability and results focus
- Commitment to quality
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Diplomatic approach
- Innovative mindset
- Policy development
- Contract negotiation skills
- Student record oversight
- Crisis management strategies
- Administrative operations management
- Event planning and coordination
- Budget oversight
Educational And Professional Qualifications
- Certification in Education Sector Plan, 2023
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in NGO Studies and Community Development, 2014
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, 2013
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in NGO Studies and Management, University of Cape Coast, 2009
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Psychology with a Diploma in Economics, University of Cape Coast, 1997
- Advanced Level (A' Levels), St. Louis Secondary School, 1991
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Levels, St. Louis Secondary School, 1989
Conferences Seminars And Workshops Attended
- VVOB/ACSL Partnership Workshop, 06/12/24, Cape Coast, Organizer
- APCEIU Workshop, 04/22/24, Cape Coast, Organizer
- IEPA/T-TEL Regional Directorates of Education Coaching Programme Workshop, 04/22/24, Cape Coast, Organizer
- IEPA - NELI Project Workshop, 03/01/24, Cape Coast, Organizer
- Collaboration with Kenyatta University, Kenya Workshop, 05/01/24, Cape Coast, Organizer
- IEPA-GES Residential Education Capacity Building Workshop, 04/01/24, Cape Coast, Facilitator
- Educational Leadership and Teacher Professionalism Conference Workshop, 05/01/24, Cape Coast, Organizer
- MCPD Seminar on Business Financial Recovery, 03/25/23, UCC, Participant
- Workshop on 'If You Are Alive, You Have Biases', 07/08/22, IEPA, Participant
- MCPD Seminar on Managing Opportunities in a Complex Work Environment, 06/04/22, UCC, Participant
- UN International Day of Education Celebration, 01/24/22, Imam Khomenin JHS, UCC, Organizer
- IEPA-APCEIU Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED), 08/23/22, Alisa Hotel, Accra, Participant
- First Policy Dialogue on Innovative Pedagogies Project, 04/13/22, Accra, Organizer
- Second Policy Dialogue on Innovative Pedagogies Project, 07/06/22, Accra, Organizer
- Capacity Training Workshop for IEPA Staff on UNESCO Category II Institute Role, 07/01/21, Presenter
- Second Administrators Professional Conference, 07/28/20, Online
- MCPD Seminar on Workplace Health, Well-being, and Productivity, 07/27/21, NCTE Conference Hall, Accra
- UNESCO 40th General Conference, 11/12/19 - 11/21/19, Paris, France, Participant
- Workshop on the Future of the Teaching Profession in Africa, 10/15/19 - 10/16/19, Elmina Beach Resort, Organizer
- Public Relations CPD Workshop in Collaboration with GAUA, 10/03/19, SMS Auditorium, UCC
Reports And Memos
- Report on Partnership with VVOB/ACSL
- Report on Workshop with APCEIU
- Report on IEPA/T-TEL Regional Directorates of Education Coaching Programme
- Report on IEPA - NELI Project
- Report on Collaboration with Kenyatta University, Kenya
- Report on Collaboration with GES for Teachers’ Promotion Exams
- Report on IEPA-GES Residential Education Capacity Building Workshop
- Report on Educational Leadership and Teacher Professionalism Conference
- Oguaa Memorandum
- Proposal for an IEPA Awards Scheme
- Proposal for the Tiling of Oguaa Hall
- Welcome Pack for IEPA Governing Board Members
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for GES Promotion Exams
- SOP for GES Promotion Service
- Need for an Administrative Manual
- Enhanced Communication of Events at the Institute
- Review of Pre-Submission Process: Timing & Participation
- Proposal for the Deregistration of IEPA
- Proposal for a Dedicated Office Building for IEPA
- Incorporation of Institutional Milestones on the IEPA Website
- Internal Assessment of Promotion Documents Before Submission
Committees And Boards Served On
- Member/Secretary, SDG4 Technical Committee, 03/01/22, 01/31/25
- Member/Secretary, IEPA Departmental Board, 01/01/16, 01/31/25
- Member/Secretary, IEPA Governing Board, 01/01/16, 01/31/25
- Vice-Chairman, Vetting Committee – Oguaa Hall, 03/01/20
- Member/Secretary, IEPA Transitional Committee, 02/01/20
- Member, Events Committee – Oguaa Hall, 01/01/20
- Secretary, IEPA Management Appointment Committee, 01/01/20
- Secretary, IEPA Management Reappointment Committee, 01/01/24
- Secretary, Research and Programmes Committee, 01/01/20, 01/31/25
Other Names
Alberta Abena Kunadu
Home Town
Koforidua Oyoko
Email Addresses
- Abowusu@ucc.edu.gh
- Twumwaa2@yahoo.com
Publications
- Analysis of Stress Among Female Employees with Children in the University of Cape Coast: Implications for Management Practices, Owusu, A., Graham, A., Dabone, K., Journal of Educational Management, 12, 64-79, 2023, 10.47963/jem.v12i.1285
- An Evaluation of the Untrained Teachers’ Diploma in Basic Education (UTDBE) Programme in Ghana, Graham, A. Y., Owusu Kunadu, A. A., International Journal of Education and Practice, 9(36), 75-82, 2018
- The Willingness of Undergraduate Students to Volunteer for NGO Work: A Ghanaian Case Study, Okorley, E. L., Owusu, A. A., Akuamoah-Boateng, S., International Journal of Social Economics, 44(6), 751-759, 2017, 10.1108/IJSE-10-2015-0284
- Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana – Implications for School Administration, Owusu, A. A. K., Mills, Y. A. K., Journal of Educational Management, 8, 21-30, 2017
References
- Prof. (Bro.) Michael Amakyi, Former Director, Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), UCC, 0244376586, mamakyi@ucc.edu.gh
- Prof. Rosemary Bosu, Former Director, Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), UCC, 233 244576089, rbosu@ucc.edu.gh
- Mr. Richmike Wellington, Ghana National Commission for UNESCO, Accra, 233 543442224, r.wellington@unescoghana.org
Web Presence
https://directory.ucc.edu.gh/p/albereta-abena-kunadu-owusu, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alberta-Owusu, https://independent.academia.edu/AlbertaAbenaKunaduOwusu
Personal Information
- Age: 54
- Date of Birth: 04/20/71
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
- Place of Birth: Cape Coast
Timeline
Senior Assistant Registrar & Deputy Senior Hall Tutor
Oguaa Hall
03.2025 - Current
Senior Assistant Registrar/ Ag. Deputy Director-General (Administration & General Services)/ Head of Administration
IEPA
03.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Assistant Registrar & Head of Administration
IEPA
01.2021 - 02.2024
Hall Tutor & Oguaa Hall
University of Cape Coast
09.2019 - 01.2020
Junior Assistant Registrar / Assistant Registrar & Faculty Officer
IEPA
08.2016 - 01.2020
Junior Assistant Registrar & Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation
CEGRAD
08.2014 - 08.2016
Principal Administrative Assistant & School of Graduate Studies
University of Cape Coast
04.2006 - 08.2013
Protection Officer
Women in Self-Empowerment NGO
08.2005 - 03.2006
Case Worker Assistant/ Field Work Assistant
Overseas Processing Entity
03.2002 - 08.2005
National Service Person
Counselling Centre, UCC
09.1997 - 08.1998
Certification in Education Sector Plan -
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) - NGO Studies and Community Development
University of Cape Coast
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Development Studies
University of Cape Coast
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - NGO Studies and Management
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Psychology with a Diploma in Economics
University of Cape Coast
Advanced Level (A' Levels) -
St. Louis Secondary School
General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Levels -
St. Louis Secondary School
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