Dean Of Students (1 Post)
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Great Zimbabwe University- GZU
- Expires 02 Sep 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Great Zimbabwe University, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following post that have arisen within the institution:
STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION
2.1 Dean Of Students (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing a Student Affairs and Services framework that supports the enhancement of student learning outcomes and general conduct on and off campus;
• Integrating the mission, vision, programmes and services of student affairs with the academic and other departments of the institution;
• Initiating and implementing training programmes for students on and off campus;
• To ensure the efficient management of the Division and quality provision of services to students;
• Planning and implementing Student development programmes, enabling students to grow socially, emotionally and academically;
• Promoting the values of pluralism, diversity and multiculturalism;
• Preparing and administering budgets and overseeing expenditure of funds in the Student Affairs Division;
• Providing leadership for the development and delivery of essential Student Affairs and Services programs;
• Developing and maintaining an appropriate organisational structure for the delivery of essential Student Affairs and Services programs;
• Conducting research studies on students and their needs;
• Working with other University Officers to provide a safe and secure campus environment in which students learn and grow;
• Assisting Schools in working with students who may be experiencing financial, personal or family concerns that interfere with academic work;
• Conducting evaluation, assessment and program review on all units in Student Affairs and Services;
• Providing appropriate staff supervision and professional development;
• Representing Student Affairs and Services on important committees and providing reports on key student issues;
• Representing the University at international fora where issues in Student Affairs and Services are tabled, and
• Performing other tasks as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Masters’ degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or Education and a relevant first degree, plus eight (8) years relevant working experience in Student Affairs Administration and Student Development, Educational leadership, Counselling or related field, at senior managerial level. In addition, applicants must possess communication, presentation and leadership skills.
How to Apply
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
Applications inclusive of the following: application letter, certified copies of academic certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full details of names, date of birth, experience, contact telephone number(s) and names and addresses of three referees must be emailed to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw as a single PDF file.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Great Zimbabwe University
P.O. Box 1235
MASVINGO
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2 September, 2022
