Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs and Research at Africa International University

 Vacancy Code DVCAA&R – 2024

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA & R) is head of the Academic division in the university responsible for Academic affairs, Research and Student Affairs. He/she is also the deputy to the Vice Chancellor and will be responsible for strategic leadership of the division and will be answerable to the Vice Chancellor. He/She shall be charged with the supervision of Deans of Schools, Registrar (Academic Affairs), Dean of Students, Director of ISAR, Director of ODEL, University Librarian and the Senior Admin Officer – DVCAA&R’s office.

For appointment to the position of a Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA & R) of AIU, a candidate must:

• Be a Full Professor or an Associate Professor and holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have had at least twelve (12) years of academic, research and managerial experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership and management capacity such as having served as a university campus Principal or a Dean of a school/faculty or other senior managerial position for at least 5 years.
• Have proven scholarly and research record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals, monographs, and books in their areas of specialization, and supervision and mentorship of Masters and Doctoral students; iv. Have excellent understanding of university financial policies, strategic planning, Human Resource Management and Procurement processes;
• Have clear knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya, as well as excellent understanding of current local and global trends in University education and training and the factors and conditions shaping development of university education;
• Demonstrated record of leadership, in formulation and implementation of academic, administrative, and planning programs, development of strategic institutional and industry linkages.
• Have experience in networking, partnerships, and resource mobilization for research, scholarships, and development, and be a team player with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Be a registered member of professional association/s, where applicable, and be of good standing with a clean disciplinary record in public and/or private sectors; and be of high ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.
• Be a born-again Evangelical Christian who is active in the local Church;

Expanded responsibilities

• Be responsible for the academic affairs of the University with direct oversight of the faculty, curricula, and quality of programs;
• Responsible for the development and implementation of sound academic policies, control and procedures that ensure the realization of its mission and objectives.
• Lead continuous planning regarding all academic matters, including new programs.
• Prepare and monitor the academic affairs division budget.
• Promote Christian Faith- and- Learning Integration in all aspects of AIU.
• Give leadership in matters of accreditation and government approvals.
• Cultivate healthy communication and interaction among students, teaching and non-teaching staff and management.
• Be a member of the management committee and senate and serve on other appropriate committees by virtue of office.
• Chair the Deans committee.
• Monitor and maintain high standards in all programmes and ensure compliance with accrediting agencies’ requirements as well as internal quality assurance provisions and standards.
• Cultivate a missional research culture and integration of faith, learning, and life.
• Promote strategic academic partnerships globally.
• Be responsible for special university-wide academic projects and events.
• Coordination of student affairs.
• Coordinate the preparation of syllabus and regulations, and examinations.
• Perform other duties from time to time as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Personal attributes and skills

• Have excellent PR and good negotiation skills with faculty and students.
• Be ICT competent and able to operate in a digital environment
• High competency in oral and written communication.
• Capacity for vision casting, as well as planning, development, and implementation.
• Cultivate and lead (encourage and empower) the staff team.
• Skilled in leading networks and working collaboratively with regional association leaders.
• Have a good record of cross-cultural experience with demonstratable relational and social skills for working in an international and multi-cultural learning community.
• Have a reputable track record as a leader of integrity, team player, and committed to collegial, consultative approach to decision making.