Alupe University Vice Chancellor Jobs in Kenya
Alupe University Vice Chancellor Jobs in Kenya
For Appointment to This Position, a Candidate Must:
Be a professor and holder of an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
Have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at senior level, demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in the position of a Deputy Principal/Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy ViceChancellor of a university;
Have demonstrable knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
Have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act No. 18 of 2012, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015 and Strategic People Management;
Have supervised and mentored students in masters and PhD degree programmes in addition to being an accomplished scholar with proven track record in continuing research and publications on pertinent contemporary issues;
Possess a proven track record of continuing research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, book chapters and books;
Have demonstrable experience in networking and fundraising;
Have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
Have a good understanding and demonstrable management capacity and experience of university governance structures;
Have an excellent understanding of current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally, and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education;
Have demonstrated ability and experience in managing student affairs, planning, development and implementing academic programmes, infrastructural growth and strategic institutional linkages;
Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Have demonstrated ability to network, mobilize training and research grants towards the development of the university;
Be of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable).
Core Competencies
The following core competencies shall be required:
Firm, fair and transparent style of management;
bility to espouse and promote the national values and principles of governance;
Be a visionary and result oriented leader;
Strong communication and reporting skills;
Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills;
Strong mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Strategic thinking;
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; and
Creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth
of the university.
Core Values and Attributes
Ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
Promote project and protect the image of the university;
A visionary and result-oriented individual;
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
Firm, fair, communicative and transparent management style;
Ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research
programmes and policies;
Creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the university; and
Ability to exercise soft power by detecting and dissipating tensions and by negotiating, mediating and arbitrating conflict.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:-
Being the Accounting and Chief Executive Officer of the university;
Being the academic and administrative head of the university;
Being responsible to the council for maintaining and promoting the academic and corporate image of the university;
Overseeing the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes of the university;
Implementing council decisions and resolutions;
Providing a strategic, innovative and creative direction and leadership to the university by competitively positioning and representing the university nationally, regionally and internationally;
Organizing and administering programmes of the university;
Facilitating and maintaining cooperation with government institution, regulatory agencies, local and international institutions of higher learning and other stakeholders;
Providing leadership in enhancing e-learning as well as harmonizing it with traditional face to face on campus learning programmes;
Directing and organizing the administration of programmes of the university;
Undertaking public relations, fund-raising and general development of the university;
Chairing the senate and the university management board; and
Carrying out any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the council as provided for in the Universities Act 2012, the University Charter and Statutes.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Alupe University Vice Chancellor Jobs in Kenya
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