Job Opportunity at KCA University (KCAU)

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Deans, publish the final examination timetable and implement procedures for setting and collecting examination, formalizing the results with the academic departments and examination boards;
• Coordination of University award congregations inclusive of annual prize giving and graduation ceremonies;
• Ensure timely completion of examination process and accurate declaration of results;
• To regularly review the quality and effectiveness of the examinations process towards meeting customer requirements;
• In consultation with the Registrar, to continuously improve the examination processes;
• Develop and maintain a risk register for the office and ensure safe custody of examinations;
• Maintain the examinations database of candidates to ensure continuous assessment and examinations records are up to date and prepare reports and statistics on examinations performance;
• Ensure implementation of all examinations rules, procedures and policies and Supervise examination officers to maintain service and operational standards in the examinations office;
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget for examination related functions and resources;
•  In liaison with the Deans enforce deadlines for submission of marked exams and marking schemes;
• Assist in the formulation of faculty examination policy in liaison with the Dean & University Registrar;
• To provide leadership in provision of an effective and efficient records management system in exams office;
• To provide leadership in publishing of results, printing and recording of academic certificates, grades and transcripts;
• Undertake such other tasks as may be reasonably expected within the scope and grade of the post at the request of University Management to ensure University objectives are met.

• Masters degree

• 5 years’ relevant work experience

• Time management skills and attention to detail;
• Good report writing skills;
• Good interpersonal & communication skills;
• High level of confidentiality;
• Computer literacy;
• Knowledge of the ERP system;
• Planning and organization skills.