A leading higher education institution in Kenya is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals to fill a range of strategic, administrative, academic support, and service delivery positions across its various schools, centres, and operational units. These opportunities span community engagement, executive education, partnerships and alumni relations, project coordination, administration, resource mobilization, program leadership, monitoring and evaluation, and hospitality services. The roles are designed to support the institution’s mission of academic excellence, service to society, innovation, and sustainable institutional development.
This recruitment announcement is suitable for professionals seeking to contribute to a dynamic university environment through structured programs, multi-year donor-funded initiatives, student support services, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement at local, national, and regional levels. Each role outlined below carries distinct responsibilities aligned to institutional strategies, program objectives, and operational needs. Interested candidates are encouraged to review each position carefully to understand the scope, expectations, and contribution required.
All positions are offered on the basis of merit, institutional need, and alignment with the stated job responsibilities. Application deadlines vary by position and are indicated accordingly.
Available Positions and Detailed Job Descriptions
Manager – Community Service
The Manager – Community Service is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Community Service Centre within the university and ensuring effective collaboration with internal departments and external partners. The role focuses on strengthening the university’s Service to Society pillar by aligning community engagement projects and programs with institutional strategic objectives.
The job holder oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community service initiatives, ensuring they are responsive to societal needs and aligned with academic and research priorities. This role involves establishing and maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders such as faculty, administrative units, and students, as well as external stakeholders including community organizations, development partners, government agencies, and civil society actors.
Key responsibilities include coordinating community-based projects, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, facilitating stakeholder consultations, monitoring project outcomes, and preparing reports on community engagement activities. The Manager also ensures compliance with institutional policies, promotes visibility of community service initiatives, and contributes to continuous improvement of the university’s outreach and impact agenda.
Expiry Date: 16th December 2025
Business Development Manager, Customized Solutions – Executive Education, SBS
The Business Development Manager, Customized Solutions is responsible for marketing and selling Executive Education customized solutions in close liaison with the Head of Customized Solutions. The role focuses on tailor-made executive programs and consultancy solutions aimed at public and commercial sector clients.
The job holder is tasked with identifying new business opportunities, building and sustaining key client relationships, and positioning the institution as a preferred partner for executive education and consultancy services. This includes engaging with senior decision-makers, understanding client needs, and developing customized proposals that address organizational challenges.
Responsibilities include leading client advisory engagements, coordinating proposal development, contributing to solution design, delivering presentations, and supporting contract negotiations. The role also involves market analysis, pipeline development, and collaboration with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure high-quality delivery of customized programs.
The position requires consistent engagement with national and regional partners, ensuring long-term partnerships that support revenue growth and institutional visibility in the executive education market.
Expiry Date: 17th December 2025
Partnerships, Attachments and Alumni Administrator – SIMS
The Partnerships, Attachments and Alumni Administrator is responsible for building, coordinating, and stewarding partnerships and alumni relations in support of student career development. The role focuses on facilitating credit-bearing attachments, internships, and enhancing student readiness for the workplace during and after completion of studies.
The job holder works closely with academic departments, industry partners, alumni, and students to ensure effective placement, monitoring, and evaluation of attachment programs. Responsibilities include developing partnership frameworks, coordinating attachment opportunities, maintaining alumni databases, organizing engagement activities, and supporting career development initiatives.
The role also involves facilitating communication between students and host organizations, maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement of experiential learning programs. The Administrator plays a key role in strengthening linkages between the school, industry, and alumni for long-term student success.
Expiry Date: 17th December 2025
Project Coordinator – Administration and Communication, SBS
The Project Coordinator – Administration and Communication provides high-quality administrative, coordination, and communication support to the Project Manager and the wider program team. The role is central to ensuring the smooth functioning of program operations within a multi-year program environment.
Key responsibilities include coordinating schedules, supporting project planning, managing documentation, handling correspondence, and maintaining organized administrative systems. The job holder manages internal and external communication, ensuring timely dissemination of information to stakeholders, partners, and team members.
The role also supports reporting processes, meeting logistics, stakeholder engagement activities, and compliance with donor and institutional requirements. Attention to detail, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to ensure efficient program delivery.
Expiry Date: 18th December 2025
Store Administrator – Strathmore Business School (SBS)
The Store Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficient, accurate, and secure management of SBS stores. The role involves overseeing the receipt, storage, issuance, and record-keeping of inventory and supplies in compliance with institutional policies and procurement procedures.
The job holder manages stock levels, conducts regular inventory checks, maintains accurate records, and ensures proper storage conditions for all items. Responsibilities also include coordinating with procurement and user departments, preparing inventory reports, and supporting audits and compliance reviews.
The role requires adherence to internal controls, safety standards, and accountability measures to ensure transparency and efficiency in store operations. The Store Administrator contributes to cost control, operational continuity, and effective resource utilization within the school.
Expiry Date: 18th December 2025
Resource Mobilization Officer – Financial Services and Innovation Hub, SBS
The Resource Mobilization Officer is responsible for leading resource mobilization efforts for the Advancing Women Leadership in Academia program. The role focuses on identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and supporting proposal development to diversify and grow the program’s funding base.
Key responsibilities include donor mapping, engagement with funding partners, proposal writing support, and integration of program evidence into funding pitches. The job holder works closely with program teams to incorporate Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning outputs, research findings, and pillar achievements into competitive proposals.
The role also involves building internal capacity in resource mobilization, supporting compliance with donor requirements, and maintaining accurate records of funding engagements. The Officer plays a strategic role in ensuring the financial sustainability and long-term impact of the program.
Expiry Date: 18th December 2025
Pillar Coordinator, Women Leadership Acceleration Program – SBS
The Pillar Coordinator, Women Leadership Acceleration Program is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of all pillar activities within the program. This includes cohort delivery, curriculum execution, mentorship and coaching systems, participant support, research capacity-building, and reporting.
The job holder ensures alignment with the Program Management Office, master Gantt chart, donor expectations, and overall program outcomes. Responsibilities include coordinating facilitators and mentors, managing schedules, supporting participants, and monitoring progress against defined milestones.
The role also involves documentation, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and contribution to continuous improvement of program design and delivery. The Pillar Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring program quality, coherence, and impact across all implementation areas.
Expiry Date: 18th December 2025
Pillar Coordinator – Policy, HR, Infrastructure and ICT
The Pillar Coordinator – Policy, HR, Infrastructure and ICT is responsible for leading and coordinating targeted reforms across policy, human resources, workplace culture, ICT platforms, and infrastructure development. The role focuses on work-life integration initiatives such as childcare facilities, mothers’ rooms, and supportive institutional systems.
Key responsibilities include coordinating policy transformation processes, engaging stakeholders, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment of reforms with institutional priorities. The job holder oversees planning, implementation, and integration of reforms into existing institutional processes.
The role requires close collaboration with internal departments, external consultants, and service providers to ensure timely delivery and sustainability of interventions. The Pillar Coordinator contributes to institutional transformation through structured, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches.
Expiry Date: 18th December 2025
Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (LME) and Reporting Officer – SBS
The Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting Officer is responsible for coordinating LME systems, reporting processes, administrative systems, and organizational learning for the Advancing Women Leadership in Academia Program.
The job holder ensures accurate data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting to support program performance and donor compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining monitoring frameworks, coordinating evaluations, managing reporting schedules, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
The role also involves supporting knowledge management, learning events, documentation of best practices, and continuous improvement processes. Strong coordination and analytical skills are essential to ensure timely and high-quality reporting across program components.
Expiry Date: 18th December 2025
Waiter – Cafeteria
The Waiter is responsible for providing efficient, courteous, and professional food and beverage service to students, staff, and guests within university dining facilities and during events.
Key responsibilities include taking orders, serving meals and beverages, maintaining cleanliness of dining and service areas, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The job holder ensures timely service, proper setup of dining spaces, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
The role also involves supporting event catering, restocking service areas, and responding to customer inquiries in a professional manner. The Waiter contributes to a welcoming and orderly dining environment that supports the daily operations of the university.
Expiry Date: 22nd December 2025
Conclusion and Application Process
These opportunities provide a platform for professionals to contribute to a diverse and mission-driven academic institution through structured roles that support education, research, community engagement, innovation, and service delivery. Each position plays a specific role in advancing institutional objectives while offering exposure to collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and impact-oriented work environments.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the respective closing dates indicated for each position.
