Deputy Director, Admissions, Placement & Industry Liaison - 1 Post at Kenya Utalii College

• The Deputy Director, Academic Affairs is responsible to the Director, Academic Affairs

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities are to:

• Development and implementation of admission policy, strategy.
• Management of student intakes according to the admissions policy.
• Management of data for enrolment of new students
• Representation of the division in the Academic Board and Admissions Committee.
• Creating records for admitted students
• Career guidance for prospective students
• Generation of admission reports
• Coordination of Kenya Utalii College alumni activities to promote close relationship between the alumni and the institution.
• Coordinate national tourism competitions for the tourism industry personnel to enhance professionalism
• Oversee the implementation of the performance contract targets in the students’ administration and industrial training division for compliance.
• Organize for industrial attachments for the KUC full time students to provide professional exposure.
• Liaise with the tourism industry on job placement for KUC graduates to facilitate their employment.
• Coordinate mentorship program for the KUC students in preparation for their industrial attachment.
• Coordination of industrial training programs

Person Specifications

• Masters degree from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/ Education/ Management/ Curriculum Studies/ Finance/ Hospitality/ Tourism from a reputable institution
• At least twelve (12) years relevant working experience three (3) of which must be in supervisory position
• Membership to a professional body where applicable
• Meet the provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• Computer literacy

Key Competencies and skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player;
• Ethical and integrity