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Dean of Schools at ZETECH College in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
ZETECH College is a professional training institution offering Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs. Our mission is to provide high quality education of international standards and recognition. Due to our continued growth and our vision to become a leading regional University by the year 2013, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions.
DEAN OF SCHOOLS
DEAN FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (1 Position)
DEAN FACULTY OF BUSINESS (1 Position)
DEAN FACULTY OF MEDIA ARTS AND DESIGN (1 Position)
Overall Job Purpose
Reporting to the Principal, Deans of Schools will be responsible for the implementation and general operations of the respective schools – including planned expansion of Zetech College. As the academic leader, he/she is responsible for the strategic positioning and pursuit of strategic goals as derived from vision 2013, the Strategic Framework and the Zetech College Business Plan. The successful accomplishment of these aims requires the appropriate service delivery by the relevant support service environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Positioning the faculty within the national education policies.
- Positioning the faculty within the core business of Zetech College with regard to teaching, research and community interaction.
- Marketing the faculty nationally and internationally.
- Liaising with the industry and ensuring that Zetech College graduates match the industry requirements.
- Overall planning , renewal and changing of academic programs to ensure meaningful academic programs, quality, effectiveness and financial viability through approval of the Faculty Board, Academic Planning Committee and the Leadership Team.
- Establishing a sound research culture in the faculty, initiating and promoting ethically accountable and quality research and increasing research output.
- Supervising the management of internal and external funding for financing research and the discharge of responsibilities in that regard.
- Submitting recommendations on top performers in the faculty for consideration for the award for Outstanding Teaching and Outstanding Service.
- Managing all funds and income generated, available to the faculty.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
The successful candidate must:
- Have a minimum of Masters Degree in Information Technology and PhD in a relevant field (Dean Faculty of Information Technology); Have a minimum of Masters Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism with a Bachelor’s degree in the same area and PhD in a relevant field (Dean Faculty of Media Arts and Design); and PhD in any field of Business with Masters and Bachelor’s degree in the same field (Dean Faculty of Business).
- Be a strategic leader with at least 2 years experience in a reputable academic institution, preferably in an administrative position.
- Masters holders with a minimum of 8 years experience in the same or relevant field will be considered.
- Have a good track record of excellent performance.
- Have a good understanding of the national policies and international trends in Education.
- Have the ability to see opportunities, is dynamic, has drive, energy and enthusiasm.
- Be a strong team player a good communicator, time manager and result oriented.
Applications including an updated CV, clear details of the current/last salary and benefits, names of three referees, their email addresses and telephone numbers, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned not later than 27th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resource Manager, via Email address: vacancies@zetechcollege.com. Website: www.zetechcollege.com.
ZETECH College is an equal opportunity employer.
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