Garissa Learning Centre Coordinator - 1 Position at Umma University

Job Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• 10 years relevant experience 5 of which should be at a senior Management level preferable in a University or College

Attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in one local language
• Highly organized with excellent strategic and planning skills
• Masters’ Degree in Social Sciences and/or in Technology.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the labour laws and Commission of University Education (CUE) rules and regulation, University Act
• Must have undertaken a Senior Management Course not lasting more than a month.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications with hands on experiences in use of ERP.

Job Responsibilities

• Chief Finance and accounting officer of the Learning Centre who will oversee the day to day operations of the center to avoid interruption of teaching and learning.
• Coordinating all developments plans for the Learning Centre
• Exploring and developing new community partnerships and acts as a focal person for Umma University in community service, local administration, government and other local stakeholders
• Liaising with Deans of Schools to prepare timetables and to coordinate student’s admissions, registration, fees collection, examinations and graduation.
• Liaising with the DVC-Academic Research and Student Affairs, Registrar Academic and Students Affairs and the Librarian to ensure delivery of quality education to Umma University students
• Maintaining and safeguarding of the University’s assets at the Learning Centre
• Maintaining excellent local community-Learning center relations serving as the primary link between Umma University and the community in the area to ensure realignment of Umma University goals and community expectations.
• Participating in policy formulation, risk management and general development of the center and Performing and implementing special projects for the Centre as per Management instructions.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Preparing written reports consisting of qualitative and quantitative data, memoranda, draft publications and brochures and other documents as necessary that will enable both Management and council make correct decisions.
• Supervising teaching and non-teaching staff at the center to ensure adherence to University’s policies, rules and regulations