Great Lakes University of Kisumu Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics and Student Affairs Jobs in Kenya

Great Lakes University of Kisumu Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics and Student Affairs Jobs in Kenya; The Deputy Vice-chancellor (Academics and Students Affairs) shall be the head of the Academic Division of the University and the Secretary to the Senate.

Key Responsibilities

*Ensure efficient coordination of learning programmesof the university which includes planning for academic programmes, preparation of curricular and regulations, timetables, examinations certificates, transcripts, graduations, student attachments and internships;

*Ensure the Academic Calendar and the Academic Almanac are published and communicated to all students and staff;

*Participate in academic staff recruitment, training and appraisal;

*Ensure all academic programmesoffered in the University are accredited by the Commission for University Education;

*Create an environment that handlesstudent’s affairs, which include admissions and students’ records, student welfare (recreational, health, sports and games, student mentoring services), student council and student discipline;

*Provide academic support services, which include library services, placement services,co-ordination of the allocation of resources and facilities for academic usage, and safety in teaching areas;

*Develop internal and external academic partnershipsand linkages with other universities and institutions of higher learning in consultation with the Vice Chancellor and approval of the relevant organ (Council)

*Leading the review and development of academic programmes as well as rules and regulations governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;

*Guide Principals of colleges, Deans of schools, Chairpersons of Departments and Directors of Campuses and centres on management of academic programmes;

*Coordinate students welfare activities and overseeing and ensuring general good conduct and discipline of students in the University;

*Oversee the establishment and administrationof bursaries and scholarships;

*Ensure that policy matters and important decisions made by the Senate are communicated too all students and academic staff, as may be appropriate;

*Ensure that the University Senate is properly advised in the development and management of academic programmes in conformity with ethical standards and legally recognized professional bodies;

*Perform any other duties that may be delegated or assigned to him/her by the Vice Chancellor, University Managementand the Senate.

Qualification

& Competencies Required

*Have an earned PhD degree from a University recognized in Kenya

*Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University in Kenya

*Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in Senior Management positions such as Principal of College/Campus, Dean, Director or equivalent.

*A minimum of eight (8) years spent in a supervisory/leadership role within aninstitution of higher learning.

*Strategic academic planning, policy development, budgeting, and academic personnel administration in a higher education setting.

*Proven success in leading academic accreditation processes.

*Capacity to forge and nurture partnerships with private, non-profit, and government entities as well as other institutions of higher education.

*Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards.

*Have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university.

*Be familiar with the national education policies and current trends and issues in higher education worldwide;

*Ability to establish a vibrant e-learning at the global space

*Show good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism.

*Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable)

*Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.


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