Job Purpose
The Director, Academic Affairs is responsible to the Principal and Chief Executive Officer for all academic and training matters and administration of academic support departments.
Job Specification
The Director, Academic Affairs is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Oversee development, review and implementation of academic policies and curricular from time to time for all programs to ensure maintenance of high academic and professional standards
Oversee the preparation and implementation of the annual academic calendar to guide the smooth operations of the College.
Provide support for scholarly activities such as seminars, conferences and workshops for continuous professional development
Monitoring and evaluation of the directorate staff for maintenance of high standards of training
Solicit external examiners from renowned institutions for purposes of quality assurance
Co-ordinate external collaborations and linkages pertaining to training.
Represent the directorate of studies in Council and Management meetings in all matters relating to the directorate
Coordinate activities related to learning resource centre
Constitute various committees to carry out specific tasks pertaining to the directorate
Guide on requests for hiring, transfer/deployment and training of staff in the academic directorate for enhanced performance of the directorate
Advise on accreditation and quality assurance aspects to ensure conformity with the requirements of various bodies
Develop implement and periodically review the strategic plan and departmental work plans for the smooth operations of directorate of studies.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Bachelor’s degree in tourism, Hospitality or related field from a recognized institution
At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience five (5) of which are in a management position
Leadership course lasting not less than 4 weeks
Two (2) publication in a renowned journal
Demonstrated results in work performance
Meet the requirement of chapter 6 of the constitution
Key competence and skills
Strong analytical skills;
Strategic and innovative thinking;
Ability to mobilize resources;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Strong leadership skills; and
Negotiation skills.
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Job application procedure: Interested candidates are advised to submit applications through e-mail address: chairman.council@utalii.ac.ke as well as physical copies posted or delivered to the address below to be received on or before Wednesday, 31st January, 2024The Chairman, Council
Kenya Utalii College
Off Thika Super Highway
P. O. Box 31052-00600
NAIROBI
E-mail address: chairman.council@utalii.ac.ke
Apply via :
chairman.council@utalii.ac.ke
