Senior Manager, Undergraduate Programs at Strathmore University

JOB PURPOSE:

• The job holder is responsible for providing leadership and management support to the School Dean, faculty members, and students, overseeing academic programs, coordinating administrative processes, and fostering a productive academic environment in line with the University's strategic goals.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Program Management

• Interview program applicants and approve admission of applicants to respective programs to achieve school admission targets.
• Ensure quality teaching by supporting the Academic Director in allocating teaching load to lecturers, coordinating peer review processes, coordinating the curriculum review meetings, and managing the lecturer-student evaluation process.
• Ensure operational compliance with university policies and regulations.
• Oversee field-based activities that are in line with the academic programmes such as work-based learning, service-based learning, Maisha etc. Minute taking.

Mentoring and Student Support

• Provide academic advising, which includes but is not limited to approval of student applications for special exams, academic leave, and program transfer.
• Contribute to the strategic pillar of Transformative Student Experience.
• Planning and executing Academic trips and exchange programs.
• Follow up on mentoring activities in the school.

Budget Management

• Prepare the annual school budget as per the school’s strategic work plan.
• Work in conjunction with the procurement department to source and approve goods and services that meet the needs of the school.

Risk Management

• Review the risk register and report on risk mitigation measures in collaboration with internal audit.

Strategy Implementation and Quality Assurance

• Work towards the achievement of Strathmore University's vision and mission by supporting the Dean in the preparation and implementation of the school’s strategic and quality improvement plan.
• Ensure that the school continually meets the required quality standards by acting as the school quality representative in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office.

Financial Responsibility

• Approval of training budget for staff.

Operational Responsibility

• Staff recruitment, appraisal and feedback.
• Feedback to clients (Students, parents).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
• Master’s degree in Education Management, Business Administration/Management or related field.
• Minimum of 7-9 years’ experience and at least 4-6 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and strategic skills.
• Administrative and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial and resource management.
• Students' welfare and safeguarding.
• Crisis and risk management.
• Stakeholder engagement