Principal Western Campus – Kisumu

Job Objective: To manage the Campus in line with overall University Strategic Plan
Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategies for the Campus;
Develop a business plan for the Campus focusing on recruitment and retention of students;
Inculcate a culture of research at the campus
Prepare and manage annual budget for the campus.
Oversee the day to day academic and administrative functions of the Campus;
Prepare progress report on academic and business performance of the campus.
In consultation with HR at Main Campus, overseeing the recruitment fulltime and part time staff at the campus;
In consultation with Procurement Manager at the Main Campus, overseeing the acquisition of goods and services at the campus;
Oversee management of facilities of the Campus;
Develop a risk management framework of the Campus;
Promote welfare activities for both students and staff;
In consultation with Main Campus, enter into various negotiations and agreements on behalf of the institution relating to financial, contractual and community affairs;
Represent the campus in academic/non -academic meetings;
In liaison with main campus, carry out fund raising activities for the Campus; and
Mentor, train and develop staff

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience

PhD
7 to 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years’ experience at a Senior Supervisory level
Professional qualification in Accounting is an added advantage

Other Skills and Competences

Financial Management skills
Report writing skills;
Supervisory skills;
Communication and interpersonal skills;
Attention to detail.