Dean of Students (Re-advertisement) at Kibabii University College

KIBU/ADM/11/2024

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least fifteen (15) years cumulative work experience, three (3) of which should be in the Grade of Deputy Dean of Students Grade AD 14 or its equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• PhD in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership/Governance Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Registration with a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
•  Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
• Liaising with other service Departments that affect Housing, Health, Catering, Sports and Welfare of students including Guidance, Counselling and Wardenship;
• Advising the Students Association in matters concerning its functions and regulate expenditure of its finances; Administering the Students’ Organization of Kibabii University (SOKU) elections and
• to oversee a smooth transition from one outgoing Student Council to a new one;
• Arranging in conjunction with the students’ organization various types of entertainment for students and coordinate all other cultural activities and co-curricular activities;
• Processing students’ non-academic disciplinary cases them in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Students Affairs) for the Students Disciplinary Committee;
• Supervising and coordinating all students’ publications and newspapers, maintain a communication link (dialogue) between the University Management and the students through their organization;
• Helping in clearing students leaving/entering the country to/from other countries in conjunction with the Ministry in charge of Education and other relevant Government Agencies;
• Planning, preparing and directing students’ welfare activities;
• Keeping in safe custody all SOKU equipment and maintain records for them; and
• Overseeing the management of students’ Centre facilities.