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Job Vacancy at the Graduate School of Business – University Of Zambia

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions in the University of Zambia.

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR

Purpose: To plan, coordinate and exercise a general superintendence over the academic and administrative functions of the School of the University policy in order to achieve maximum efficiency and smooth running of postgraduate and executive education programs in the School.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for on-going strategic planning for the Graduate School of Business and facilitates in providing a long-range vision, specific strategies, and detailed administrative and fiscal provisions to ensure the excellence of the School, it’s teaching, curricular and research programs.
  • Provides leadership in the management and growth of the Executive Education programs in the Graduate School of Business.
  • Leads and coordinates the governance of the Graduate School of Business.
  • Contributes to the advancement of the University of Zambia through providing support to the Alumni Relations & Advancement initiatives off the University.
  • Responsible for managing and promoting Graduate School of Business external visibility to all relevant constituencies.
  • Grows the Graduate School of Business to be a significant net revenue contributor to the University finances.
  • Maintains the Graduate School of Business financial position at a satisfactory level by ensuring that the operational expenditure is within budget allocation.
  • Provides leadership in Graduate School of Business research activities.
  • Creates innovative opportunities to assure the development and progression of student educational experiences.
  • Ensure student satisfaction through development and attainment of a strong customer service culture;
  • Provides collaborative leadership to both academic and administrative staff.
  • Coordinates the professional development of School administrative and academic staff.
  • Ensures efficient processing of applications for admissions to graduate studies, prompt examinations of students and communicates the results of the postgraduate students in the Graduate School of Business.
  • Keeps the Senate fully informed on all matters affecting the policy and performance of the Graduate School of Business.
  • Represents the Graduate School of Business on various University Bodies and Committees.
  • Prepares and presents comprehensive reports on the performance of the Graduate School of Business including quarterly and annual reports.
  • Enforces staff discipline in accordance with the provision of the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 and the Disciplinary Code.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
  • Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
  • Doctorate degree and, at the level of appointment of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates and names and addresses of three traceable references.

 

Applications to be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Zambia
P O Box 32379

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Closing date is 5th May 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.