JOB PROFILE Reporting to the Vice- Chancellor the successful candidate shall: • Provide academic leadership and planning In areas of teaching and learning, research and innovation, and social responsiveness • Promote Integrated administration and process management that supports the attainment of the vision, mission and goals of the University • Optimize the overall quality of the student experience, including recruitment and selection, student development, residence, international students and student governance • Implement academic policies and procedures • Develop and review academic programmes and research activities • Lead and manage senior academic staff including Deans, Directors of Centers and the Heads of Departments. • Management and Administration of examinations • Establishment of linkages between the University and other academic organizations • Provide efficiency and good order Including welfare, conduct and discipline of staff and students • Implement quality assurance policies to meet the university set standards and the requirements of relevant external authorities • Develop and implement a well-functioning performance management system • Ensure development and provision of academic resources and Information servicesPERSON PROFILE • Must be a holder of a PhD or equivalent In a relevant field • Must have at least 5-8 years of senior academic and administrative experience In an institution of higher learning preferably as a Dean of Faculty or Director/Principal of a school • Must demonstrate leadership skills and management of academic programmes at university level • Must be knowledgeable in strategic planning and Management of a complex education Institution • Must be a person of high integrity, moral standing and high ethical standards • Must be ICT literate • An Associate Professor or Full Professor shall be an added advantage
