Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics and Student Affairs at Great Lakes University of Kisumu

The idea of establishing the Great Lakes University of Kisumu originated in the Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH) in Africa, which spearheaded the application for authority to operate as a university. The establishment of TICH was inspired by a number of sources expressing the need for a formal course in Community Based Health ...

 

Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics and Student Affairs

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationPhD/Fellowship
  • Experience8 - 10 years
  • LocationKisumu
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

The Deputy Vice-chancellor (Academics and Students Affairs) shall be the head of the Academic Division of the University and the Secretary to the Senate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure efficient coordination of learning programmesof the university which includes planning for academic programmes, preparation of curricular and regulations, timetables, examinations certificates, transcripts, graduations, student attachments and internships;
  • Ensure the  Academic   Calendar   and   the   Academic   Almanac   are   published   and communicated to all students and staff;
  • Participate in academic staff recruitment, training and appraisal;
  • Ensure all academic programmesoffered in the University are accredited by the Commission for University Education;
  • Create an environment that handlesstudent’s affairs, which include admissions and students’ records, student welfare (recreational, health, sports and games, student mentoring services), student council and student discipline;
  • Provide academic support services, which include library services, placement services,co-ordination of the allocation of resources and facilities for academic usage, and safety in teaching areas;
  • Develop internal and external academic partnershipsand linkages with other universities and institutions of higher learning in consultation with the Vice Chancellor and approval of the relevant organ (Council)
  • Leading the review and development of academic programmes as well as rules and regulations governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;
  • Guide Principals of colleges, Deans of schools, Chairpersons of Departments and Directors of Campuses and centres on management of academic programmes;
  • Coordinate students welfare activities and overseeing and ensuring general good conduct and discipline of students in the University;
  • Oversee the establishment and administrationof bursaries and scholarships;
  • Ensurethat policy matters and important decisions made by the Senate are communicated too all students and academic staff, as may be appropriate;
  • Ensure that the University Senate is properly advised in the development and management of academic programmes in conformity with ethical standards and legally recognized professional bodies; and
  • Perform any other duties that may be delegated or assigned to him/her by the Vice Chancellor, University Managementand the Senate.

Qualification & Competencies Required

  • Have an earned PhD degree from a University recognized in Kenya
  • Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University in Kenya
  • Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in Senior Management positions such as Principal of College/Campus, Dean, Director or equivalent.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years spent in a supervisory/leadership role within aninstitution of higher learning.
  • Strategic academic planning, policy development, budgeting, and academic personnel administration in a higher education setting.
  • Proven success in leading academic accreditation processes.
  • Capacity to forge and nurture partnerships with private, non-profit, and government entities as well as other institutions of higher education.
  • Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards.
  • Have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university.
  • Be familiar with the national education policies and current trends and issues in higher education worldwide;
  • Ability to establish a vibrant e-learning at the global space
  • Show good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism.
  • Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable)
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Method of Application

Applicants to address Cover letter, CV and testimonials indicating the position applied for to:

Vice Chancellor. Great Lakes University of Kisumu

P.O Box 2224-40100 Kisumu.

Send via mail to hr@gluk.ac.ke  

Email subject line to read the position applied for.

Applications to reach us by Friday, 14th March 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. using the position as subject of email.

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