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JOB PURPOSE:
The job holder is responsible for providing leadership and management support to the School Dean, faculty members, and students, overseeing academic programs, coordinating administrative processes, and fostering a productive academic environment in line with the University’s strategic goals.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Program Management
- Interview program applicants and approve admission of applicants to respective programs to achieve school admission targets.
- Ensure quality teaching by supporting the Academic Director in allocating teaching load to lecturers, coordinating peer review processes, coordinating the curriculum review meetings, and managing the lecturer-student evaluation process.
- Ensure operational compliance with university policies and regulations.
- Oversee field-based activities that are in line with the academic programmes such as work-based learning, service-based learning, Maisha etc.
- Minute taking.
Mentoring and Student Support
- Provide academic advising, which includes but is not limited to approval of student applications for special exams, academic leave, and program transfer.
- Contribute to the strategic pillar of Transformative Student Experience.
- Planning and executing Academic trips and exchange programs.
- Follow up on mentoring activities in the school.
Budget Management
- Prepare the annual school budget as per the school’s strategic work plan.
- Work in conjunction with the procurement department to source and approve goods and services that meet the needs of the school.
Risk Management
- Review the risk register and report on risk mitigation measures in collaboration with internal audit.
