Vice Chancellor at Alupe University College

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a holder of an earned PhD from a reputable university and be at the level of a full Professor;
• have at least ten (10) years of demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with demonstrable results in the position of a Principal of a Constituent College or as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a University;
• be a distinguished and recognized scholar as evidenced by high impact refereed journal publications, citations and university level books;
• have attracted research/project grants, community development funds and other awards;
• have demonstrable experience in networking with other national and international institutions and fundraising from funding agencies;
• have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of legal and governance instruments governing public universities and other laws such as the Public Finance Management Act No. 18 of 2012, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015 and the Employment Act, 2007 among others;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and PhD Degree and mentored academic staff;
• have demonstrable experience and ability to implement academic programmes and manage student affairs;
• be a registered member of good standing of professional associations in their area of specialization;
• have a proven track record in the management of development projects of an institution to completion; 
• be of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability, teamwork and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Core Competencies

• ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• promote project and protect the image of the university;
• a visionary and result-oriented individual;
• excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• (firm, fair, communicative and transparent management style;

Duties and Responsibilities

The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:-

• being the Accounting and Chief Executive Officer of the university;
• being the academic and administrative head of the university;
• being responsible to the council for maintaining and promoting the academic and corporate image of the university;
• overseeing the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes of the university;
• implementing council decisions and resolutions;
• providing a strategic, innovative and creative direction and leadership to the university by competitively positioning and representing the university nationally, regionally and internationally;
• organizing and administering programmes of the university;
• facilitating and maintaining cooperation with government institution, regulatory agencies, local and international institutions of higher learning and other stakeholders;
• providing leadership in enhancing e-learning as well as harmonizing it with traditional face to face on campus learning programmes;
• directing and organizing the administration of programmes of the university;