University Jobs DVC- Student Affair

Ref: MU/DVC/SA/11/13
Qualifications and experience

Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized university with an earned Ph.D.in a relevant discipline.

Have at least 10 years experience in senior management positions.

Have proven capacity to promote learning and development in a university setting.

Have experience in students affairs, on extracurricular activities and accommodation.

Have a good understanding of university functions, procedures and have capacity to counsel and motivate academic staff and students.

Demonstrate competence in academic leadership in academic/ research environment.

Have evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possession of good interpersonal skills.

Have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university financing, education and training in Kenya.

Have a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education

Have skills in computer literacy with proficiency in microsoft applications and an in depth knowledge of computerized accounting packages

Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities

Planning, organizing and managing work study programmes, sports and games.

Coordinate catering and accommodation services.

Ensure efficient running of students recreational facilities and security of students.

Develop and implement programmes such as leadership and training that support students educational experience.

Ensure efficient coordination of activities that support and attract international students.

Enforce students’ discipline.

Coordinate student industrial placements, graduate employment and alumni liaisons.
Terms and Conditions
Successful candidates will be offered competitive remuneration packages in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service and will be on a five year performance based contract and renewable only once on mutual agreement.
Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including updated curriculum vitae giving personal data, academic and professional certificates with contact details, e-mail address, mobile and landline telephone numbers, current post and salary, copies of certificates and testimonials and names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and area of specialization to reach the undersigned not later than Thursday, 28th November 2013.
They should also request their referees to submit their references to the same address within the stipulated period.
The reference number for the positions applied for should be clearly indicated in the application and on the envelope. Vice Chancellor
Moi University
P. O. Box 3900-30100
Eldoret, Kenya

Please note that this advertisement cancels the earlier advertisement dated 17th Dec 2013 in the Standard On Sunday