Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Dean of Students
The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Dean of Students (1).
Summary of the Position
The overall purpose of this position is to plan and coordinate the social welfare services for students of the University of Lusaka and advising management on the formulation of student policy guidelines.
The Dean of Student’s main duties will include the following:
• Participate in the coordination of sports, recreational, social-cultural and extracurricular programmes for students,
• Participate in the formulation of policy relating to student affairs.
• Advise the Vice-Chancellor on matters pertaining to student governance, performance and extracurricular activities
• Supervise Student Counsellors and Resident Accommodation Officer of the University
• Provide individual or group counselling or advisory services relating to personal problems, educational and vocational objectives, social and recreational activities.
• Participate in the interpretation and enforcement of rules and regulations as outlined in the student handbook
• Liaise with student union leadership and offer guidance on student welfare matters in order to maintain harmony in the campus
• Participate in the student disciplinary matters that may arise.
• Manage emergencies and crisis situations that pertain to students.
• Review policies and procedures pertaining to student affairs and advise Management accordingly.

Key Attributes and Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to handle conflicts.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Counselling or Education or any other relevant field from a reputable University
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences 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 preferably in a similar position

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their application letters together with copies of their educational & professional certificates, and curriculum vitae with at least three traceable referees to the undersigned, on or before 12th October, 2022.
The Registrar
University of Lusaka
Plot 37413 Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media
PO Box 36711,
Lusaka Zambia
Email: jobs@unilus.ac.zm

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