Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions at the University of Zambia:

1. STUDENT AFFAIRS UNIT

JOB TITLE: DEAN OF STUDENTS -1 POSITION

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean is responsible for planning, organising, coordinating and directing the provision of students' welfare services in the University

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Controls and coordinates all activities and operations of the Unit;
• Initiates formulation of policies and guidelines governing the welfare of students;
• Ensures implementation of policies and guidelines governing the welfare of students; 
• Advises Management on matters pertaining to all aspects of students' welfare;
• Superintends over the allocation of hostel accommodation to students;
• Directs and monitors individual or group counselling or advisory services;
• Presides over sports, socio-cultural, recreation and extra-curricular activities for students;
• Ensures that sport facilities are developed and maintained;
• Coordinates planning and implementation of the Unit budget, and ensures prudent utilisation of financial and physical resources;
• Ensures that hostels, sanitary facilities and all other facilities under control of the Dean of students are maintained and in good working order;
• Supervises subordinate staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the School; and
• Directs the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports and submits the same to the Vice-Chancellor on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Counselling or Education or any other relevant field from a reputable University
• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Counselling or Education or any other relevant field from a reputable University;
• PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience in an education institution, of which five (5) years must be at management level or equivalent level;
• Must have proof of membership to a professional organization or association;
• Experience in conflict resolution mechanisms; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/ telephone/e-mail details. The position should be clearly marked on the envelope.

Applications to be sent to: The Registrar University of Zambia

P.O Box 32379

LUSAKA

Closing date: Friday 10th February, 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.