Deputy Dean of Students at Rongo University

Job Description

An officer at this level shall:

• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and control administrative functions of various Units of the Students' Affairs;
• Manage the expenditure of the Student Governing Council;
• Oversee the smooth transition of the Rongo University Student Association;
• Coordinate in conjunction with the students' organization various activities of the students;
• Organize clubs, societies and other associations activities;
• Supervise and coordinate all students' publications like newsletters and newspapers;
• Oversee the management of Students Centre facilities;
• Coordinate Alumni matters;
• Supervise staff in the Unit including ensuring target setting, performance evaluation, mentoring, training and development of staff in the department;
• Advise the Student Governing Council in matters concerning its functions;
• Administer Rongo University Student Association elections;
• Clear internal and external students' correspondence;
• Provide secretarial assistance to the Dean of Students;
• Receive students' disciplinary cases and process them in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ASA) for the Students Disciplinary Committee;
• Assist in clearing students leaving the country to other countries in conjunction with the Ministry of Education;
• Keep in safe custody all Rongo University Student Association equipment;
• Promote placement and employment linkages for students;
• Promote and maintain students' welfare (including work study, religion, clubs, societies and bereavements) and ensure conformity to University goals and policies;
• Enforce adherence to rules and regulations by students to promote harmony and achievement of academic pursuits among students;
• Liaise with the general public and other stakeholders on student matters;
• Identify and recommend needy students to the management for support;
• Attend to any queries or complaints and address them or channel them to the necessary office;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Education, Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Humanities, Education, Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work or counselling experience, nine (9) of which should have been in an institution of higher learning;
• Computer literacy;
• Training in public relations;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• PhD qualification is an added advantage.