Deputy Director, Admissions and Registration - Thika Campus at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Must have:

• Be a holder of Ph.D. degree from a reputable university;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar and related working environment with a recognized institution

OR

Must possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience at Grade 11 or at a comparable position.
• Must be computer literate.
• Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Student Recruitment, Admissions, Registration & Career Services

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work closely with the academic departments on a recruitment strategy to improve awareness of university programmes.
• Participate in the Marketing of University programmes
• Advise the marketing department on programmes to be advertised
• Ensure compliance to the University’s admissions criteria and process in all campuses.
• Overseeing the implementation of policy guidelines on student registration and credit transfers
• Maintenance of accurate students’ database
• Oversee enrolment of students.
• Providing information and participating in all aspects of students’ orientation
• Prepare summaries of applicants for admission for consideration by the Admission and Registration Committee.
• Preparation of student enrolment report every semester / trimester for submission to the admissions and Registration Committee
• Processing of students’ registration
• Managing the student’s nominal roll
• Updating the status on deferments, academic leaves, resumption of studies and disciplinary cases for students
• Implement of the university Service charter in relation to admission matters.
• In liaison with the Finance Director, ensure compliance with policy guidelines on fee payment and class size
• Be responsible for safe custody of student’s records
• Implementation of the University service charter in relation to admission and registration of students in the University
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Director, Student Recruitment, Admissions, registration and Career Services