Deputy Vice Chancellor Job: Zambian Open University – Ending 28 July 2017

The Zambian Open University (ZAOU) is an institution of high standing both locally and internationally, which is registered with the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and whose vision is “to be an internationally recognized Open University providing quality education through distance and blended learning.” The University is now looking for self-motivated and suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Responsibilities

• The Deputy Vice Chancellor assists the Vice Chancellor in planning, implementing, monitoring and controlling of institutional activities
• The duties of the Deputy Vice Chancellor include:
• Directing and monitoring the implementation of the University Strategic Plan
• Coordinating academic, consultancy and research activities of the University
• Assisting the Vice Chancellor in promoting collaboration with all stakeholders, especially alumni, local communities, cooperating partners and the private sector for financial and other support and ensuring existence and sustained relationships between the institution and the communities concerned
• Leading in period reviews of academic programmes and other organizational structures
• Supervising Deans of Schools and Directors of Institutes, Directorates and the department of Information and Communications Technology
• Coordinating staff development programmes
• Performing the duties of the office of the Vice Chancellor in his/her absence
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time

Qualifications

• The Board of Directors seeks an individual with
• An earned doctorate or equivalent professional degree
• Demonstrated analytical, administrative and finance management skills
• A strong record of academic leadership and a good record of personal achievement in both teaching and research
• Experience in resource mobilization
• Five (5) years experience at senior management level in a university setting or similar institution
• Possess high levels of personal and professional integrity and vision
• Possess good interpersonal skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate colleagues and enjoy being part of a strong management team
• Possess high level oral and written communication skills
• Be reliable, self-confident and humble
• Be self-motivated and a team player
• Be open, flexible, receptive to change and able to manage change
• Remuneration
• The University offers a competitive remuneration package for this position
• Tenure
• The Deputy Vice Chancellor is appointed on an initial three-year contract which is renewable for a similar period, depending on performance
• Candidates meeting the stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications comprising the following
• Letter of application
• Updated curriculum vitae
• Certified photocopies of academic and professional certificates
• Names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees, two (2) of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields
• Any other relevant information that may assist the Board of Directors in determining your suitability for the job

How to apply

Send your applications in a sealed envelopes to:
The Secretary,
Board of Directors,
Zambian Open University,
Unity Road, Off Mumbwa Road,
PO Box 31925,
Lusaka.