Principal Western Campus - Kisumu at KCA University (KCAU)

Job Objective: To manage the Campus in line with overall University Strategic Plan

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for the Campus;
• Develop a business plan for the Campus focusing on recruitment and retention of students;
• Inculcate a culture of research at the campus
• Prepare and manage annual budget for the campus.
• Oversee the day to day academic and administrative functions of the Campus;
• Prepare progress report on academic and business performance of the campus.
• In consultation with HR at Main Campus, overseeing the recruitment fulltime and part time  staff at the campus;
• In consultation with Procurement Manager at the  Main Campus, overseeing the acquisition of goods and services at the campus;
• Oversee management of facilities of the Campus;
• Develop  a risk management framework of the Campus;
• Promote welfare activities for both students and staff;
• In consultation with Main Campus, enter into various negotiations and agreements on behalf of the institution relating to financial, contractual and community affairs;
• Represent the campus in academic/non -academic meetings;
• In liaison with main campus, carry out fund raising activities for the Campus; and
• Mentor, train and develop staff

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience

• PhD
• 7 to 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years’ experience at a Senior Supervisory  level
• Professional qualification in Accounting is an added advantage

Other Skills And Competences

• Financial Management skills
• Report writing skills;
• Supervisory skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Attention to detail.