Reporting direct to the Vice-Chancellor, the Director of Students Affairs will be responsible for the operational management and administrative direction of student affairs. The Director will ensure that the University has a conducive environment for the student experience and guidance for life beyond the University. As a member of the University’ Executive Management, the Director will ensure that the University’s Strategy as agreed by Council is implemented. This is a demanding, but rewarding position suited to a highly motivated, solution-focused and astute strategic leader.

Duties and Functions of Director of Student Affairs

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction with respect to policies, practices, systems and operations in student affairs;

• Create a conducive environment in student engagement, campus life and retention goals;

• Provide counselling, academic support and career guidance to students;

• Handle complaints, grievances and student conflict resolution;

• Register of student groups;

• Manage budgets and resources of the directorate including Student Representative Council resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Education, Sociology, Counselling, Psychology or other relevant degree from an institution accredited or recognised under the National Council of Higher Education Act;

• Five (5) years’ experience, after obtaining the Master’s degree, in a management position in a higher education institution.

Skills and Attributes

• Must have good interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence;