Executive Director, Student Experience and Success
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Women University in Africa WUA
- Expires 30 Apr 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Addressing Gender Disparity And Fostering
Equity In University Education
The University invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic individuals for the position of Executive Director, Student Experience & Success in the Student Affairs Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Manage working capital and deploy financial resources effectively.
• Produce accurate, timely financial statements, management reports, ExCom/Board reports, and audited accounts.
• Lead product costing to support correct pricing and profitability.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and manage audit queries/responses.
• Plan and coordinate annual audits, including audit files and schedules.
• Forecast cash flows accurately and ensure timely reporting on daily performance.
• Strengthen financial controls over receivables and payables.
• Ensure financial reporting quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee tax computations and ensure timely submission/payment (VAT, Income Tax,
PAYE, QPDs).
• Develop, review, and implement finance policies, SOPs, and procedures (with Executive approval).
• Recommend budgeting assumptions/parameters and support budgeting processes.
• Translate departmental strategies into financial metrics and monitor performance.
• Conduct cost reviews, variance analysis, investigations, and drive cost control/resource allocation.
• Measure profitability and report on financial performance.
• Review capital expenditure proposals for viability and value.
• Lead, train, mentor, and performance-manage the finance team (recruitment, supervision, appraisals).
• Deliver financial input and reporting for special projects as assigned by Executives.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
• An earned Master's degree in Education, Higher Education Management, Student Affairs, Psychology, Counselling, Social Sciences, Management & Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline;
• A PhD in the above disciplines will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in higher education, with at least three
(3) years at senior leadership level in student affairs, student success, or institutional strategy.
Attributes and Competencies
• Strategic and student-centred leadership approach;
• Strong change management and organisational transformation capability;
• Data-driven decision-making skills;
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams;
• Expertise in student engagement, mentoring frameworks, and wellbeing initiatives;
• Strong commitment to inclusive, holistic student development and success.
Terms of Appointment
• The position is offered on a four (4) year fixed-term performance-based contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
How to Apply
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit as one paf file through email:
• A cover letter outlining suitability for the position;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and contact details of at least three (3) referees; and
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Deputy Registrar - Human Resources and Administration
549 Acturus Road
Manresa
HARARE
Email address: careers@wua.ac.zw and cc registrar@wua.ac.zw
Closing Date: 30 April 2026
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