Deputy Dean of Students at Laikipia University

VACANCY REF NO. LU/AD/1/12/EA/DDOS/2025

Reports To: The Dean of Students, Laikipia University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Deputy Dean of Students shall be expected to:

• Be responsible for students’ affairs, which shall include social welfare, organization, discipline, counselling, chaplaincy, accommodation, recreation, sports, work study placement, bursary allocation and management, in accordance with the University Policies;
• Co-ordinate the Student Council Matters;
• Oversee student accommodation services
• Organize and coordinate students entertainment and all other cultural and co-curricular activities;
• Maintain a communication link between the University administration and the students through their association;
• Plan, prepare and direct students’ welfare activities;
• Be a custodian of the constitution of the Student Association;
• Handle students’ minor conflicts and prepare periodic reports on the same to the Registrar (AA);
• Be the secretariat during students’ elections of office-bearers of the Student Council;
• Co-ordinate students’ financial support programmes including bursary, work study and Higher Education Loans Board; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have;

• Doctorate Degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Education, or any equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Education, or any equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Education from a recognised institution;
• Member of a recognized professional body;
• Computer literate with demonstrable practical experience;
• Proof of qualities of Leadership, coordination and organization at top management level;
• Attendance of a senior management or other professional course lasting more than four weeks will be an added advantage; and
• Experience: At least six (6) years; experience in management of students’ affairs, three (3) of which should be as Senior Assistant Dean of Students