REF: KUC/7/1/2/10/2023
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. This position reports to the Principal and Chief Executive Officer.
Job Specification
The Director, Academic Affairs is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Develop, implement and periodically review the strategic plan and departmental work plans for the smooth operations of academic affairs.
Plan, monitor and control budgets/expenditure for the to ensure effective and sustainable provision of services
Develop and review academic policies and curricula from time to time for all programs to ensure maintenance of high academic and professional standards
Oversee the implementation of the curricula to ensure maintenance of high academic and professional standards
Represent the Directorate of Academic Affairs in Council and
Management meetings in all matters relating to the Directorate
Co-ordinate external collaborations and linkages pertaining to training
Oversee the preparation and implementation of the annual academic calendar to guide the smooth operations of the directorate of academic affairs.
Provide support for scholarly activities such as seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. for continuous professional development
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.
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.
Oversee the setting and implementation of the performance targets of the directorate in compliance with the KUC performance contract.
Liaise with Directorate of Research in activities pertaining to research and strategy in the institution.
Co-ordinate activities related to the Learning Resource Centre.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Tourism Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Master’s degree in Hospitality or Tourism Management or its equivalent in a relevant t field
15 years’ work experience, five (5) of which must be in Senior Management
Demonstrated results in work performance
Meet the requirement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Key Competencies 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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Applicants should send hard copies or e-mail their application and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with copies of certificates, indicating qualification, working experience, current position and remuneration, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day-time telephone number by indicating the position applied for and vacancy reference number as the subject heading to chairman.council@utalii.ac.ke.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications to reach us not later than Wednesday 22nd November, 2023 and addressed as follows:
The 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
