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Dean of Students: Kwame Nkrumah University

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions;

DEAN OF STUDENTS

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for leading and managing non-academic

and social welfare services for students of the

University.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • To ensure effective implementation of students and regulations.
  • To monitor the allocation of hostel accommodation rules
  • To direct and monitor individual or group counselling or advisory services.
  • To preside over the administration of students’ social activities.
  • To advise Management on matters pertaining to student governance.
  • To ensure proper coordination of sports, socio-cultural, recreation and extracurricular activities for students.
  • To coordinate planning and implementation of the Unit budget, and ensures prudent utilization of financial and physical resources.
  • To ensure that hostels are well maintained, including sanitary facilities.
  • To enforce discipline in accordance with the Student Disciplinary Code of conduct.
  • To supervise subordinate staff and ensure that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the Unit.
  • To direct the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

A. ESSENTIAL

  • Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5
  • Credits that must include the English Language.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Counselling or
  • Education or any other relevant field.
  • Must have a Master’s degree in social sciences, Counselling or
  • Education or any other relevant field.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years practical relevant experience at senior management level.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Not less than 35 years of age.
  • High-level skills in both oral and written presentations.
  • Emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills.
  • Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment. shall be on a fixed-term basis for a period of three (3) years but renewable upon satisfactory performance and at the discretion of management.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications comprising the following:

  • Letter of application.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full grade XII or equivalent certificate.
  • Names and addresses of two (2) professional referees and one (1) character reference.

Applications marked with the “POSITION” of interest must be addressed to:

The Registrar

Kwame Nkrumah University

Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583

P.O. Box 80404

KABWE

ZAMBIA

Email Address: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY 10TH JANUARY, 2020 AT 17:00 HOURS