Director (Income Generating Unit) at Meru University of Science and Technology

Job Description

• Planning, establishing and development of all income generating activities in the University.
• Management of University commercial facilities and all income generation activities.
• Preparation of concept plans and business plans for all income generation activities in the University for approval by the University Management Board and Council.
• Provision of strategic direction on improvement of performance of University income generating activities.
• Formulation of operating and financial policies and guidelines for all income generating units in the University and presentation of the said guidelines for approval by University Management Board and Council.
• Review of recommendations from departments regarding the optimum utilization of production units based in departments for training, research and production activities.
• Preparation of quarterly reports from all income generation activities and production units, and based upon these reports make recommendations regarding the operations of units.
• To deal with any other matters referred to the Unit by the Council, University Management Board, the Vice Chancellor or any other University Committee;
• To mobilize resources to build the University revenue base.
• Performing any other function assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Marketing/Sales or a business related field from a recognized University. Masters degree in Strategic management/Project management or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Accounting/finance/project management background will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years experience in a similar role.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body and have strong financial management orientation.
• A good communicator with good planning and organization skills and ability to exercise sound judgements.
• Ability to supervise a team and deliver well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications.
• Self-motivated team player with good inter-personal and communication skills.