Job Openings at KCA University

The job holder will assist the Legal Counsel to discharge the mandate of the legal department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting, review of contracts, MoUs, leases and other University Agreements.
• General legal research on topical issues
• Preparation of legal opinions and legal reports for management as may be required.
• Preparation of draft policy papers and instruments which have legal implications for consideration by relevant authorities.
• Preparation of Quarterly Legal Brief on relevant topics for Legal Newsletter.
• Gathering and compiling evidence for effective defence of the University.
• Support the relevant University Offices in ensuring compliance with guidelines from the Commission for University Education (CUE), Universities Act, 2012 and other statutes and regulations.
• Maintain an efficient record management system for the department.
• Timely preparation of internal correspondence as provided in Legal Department Charter.
• Provide administrative support for the International/ Global Linkages docket.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Advocate of at least 1-year post admission experience
• Computer Literate

Other Skills and Competencies

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply legal expertise to analyse a diverse range of legal issues in the higher education sector and in developing innovative and creative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare complex legal documents.

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Job Objective: The job holder will be responsible for the implementation University examination policies and integrity of the examinations as stipulated in the policy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the exam production process and ensure safety of produced exams;
• In charge of printing and issuance of computer packages certificates and transcripts;
• Create and manage repository of student progress reports for externally examined programs
• Prepare and submit continuous evaluations reports to external examiners (CAMS & KNEC)
• Maintain a reliable record on inventory and production of academic certificates and transcripts;
• Compile accurate counters for examinations as provided by the admissions records i.e. nominal roll, class attendance lists;
• Facilitate faculty board moderation process by providing relevant reports and materials;
• Analyze examinations results upon release by external examiners
• Propose and implement enhancements for students’ and lecturers’ on-line examinations portals;
• Coordinate safe disposal of waste paper generated from examinations office.
• Provide secretariat service to Deans and Graduation Committee meetings on examination matters and represent Department of Examinations in moderations done at faculty board meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2 years’ experience in examination Management.
• Computer Literate

Other Skills and Competencies

• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• An understanding of ERP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.

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Job Objective: The job holder will be responsible for development and implementation of student recruitment and retention strategies and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment and marketing strategies for the University;
• Develop a recruitment and marketing policy;
• Develop and execute annual enrolment management plans;
• To promote effective communication and superior customer service to students;
• Manage outreach activities, front office, call centre and media activities;
• Develop and monitor budgets for enrolment activities;
• Manage the design and development of all branded material;
• Champion social media marketing and ensure KCA-U brand remains visible;
• Provide market information through market research on a continuous basis;
• Supervise and train Enrolment coordinators and ensure professional customer care standards in the University;
• Liaise with the strategic communication department in the execution of marketing & communication plans
• Market the University to prospective students and parents and others in the general public
• Prepare, manage and safeguard the use of marketing resources for the campus
• Liaise with internal customers, government agencies, tertiary and corporate institutions to enhance enrollment for KCA University programmes
• Liaise with Quality Assurance to monitor the provision of quality customer care services

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors degree in marketing.
• Master’s degree – Preferably a Masters of Business Administration.
• Proven track record of consistent, high marketing performance
• 7 to 8 years work experience with at least 5 years’ at supervisory level

Other Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal, written and collaborative management style;
• Demonstrated record of managing a marketing portfolio;
• Knowledge of student services and operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficiency with office technology

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Job Objective: To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and facilitate learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lecturers, seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the HOD from time to time.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, assignments and continuous assessments tests.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, Achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and referring student to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervision and assisting of undergraduate and post graduate students in their research work.
• Carry out research and produce publications, as well as other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Faculty Annual Assessment Review (FAAR)
• Participate in writing of research proposals and applying of research grants.
• Contribute and participate in the development in the departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Provide pastoral care to students through academic advising and counseling.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University wide working groups or committee as, when requested to do so;
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills;
• Maintain proper records of students’ examination, assignments and continuous assessments tests and ensure they are keyed in examination records management system in time;
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University –wide meetings with other staff members;

Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Science in Actuarial Science
• Pursuing PhD in relevant business field (added advantage)
• At least completed CT stage of Institute & Faculty of Actuaries professional exams or equivalent

Other Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Good listener
• Time management skills and attention to detail