Deputy Vice Chancellor at Embu University College

Qualifications for the Deputy Vice Chancellor Job

• Be at least an Associate Professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University accredited and recognized in Kenya;
• Have minimum of five (5) years of administrative, academic and research experience at the level of a Dean or above in a university and/or research institution;
• Understand the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya;
• Show evidence of academic leadership and proven track record in formulating and managing academic programmes and mentoring students;
• Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
• Demonstrate experience in networking, resource mobilization and harnessing research grants;
• Be conversant with modern management techniques, including relevant aspects of Information Technology.
• Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills including analytical problem solving skills; and
• Possess high ethical standards, integrity, accountability, professionalism and teamwork and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Responsibilities for the Deputy Vice Chancellor Job

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research & Extension) shall be the head of the Academics, Research and Extension Division of the University and shall be responsible for the following:

• Teaching and learning services which includes planning for academic programmes and preparation of syllabi, regulations, timetables, examinations, certificates, transcripts and related services;
• Students affairs which includes admissions and records, students’ welfare, counselling and discipline;
• Academic support services which includes library services, co-ordination of the allocation of resources for academic purposes and safety in teaching areas;
• Academic quality assurance, including academic staff and programme appraisals;
• Research and extensions services which includes co-ordination of research activities, planning for workshops and seminars, planning of linkages and planning of extensions services; and
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.