Dean of Students’ Affairs
2025-05-28T09:08:57+00:00
EPIC Institute of Science
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Education
2025-06-03T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Overall Purpose of the Job:
The Dean of Students’ Affairs plays a central role in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant student experience aligned with the institution’s academic mission and values. The incumbent will provide leadership in student welfare, discipline, counselling, extra-curricular activities, and student governance, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction in line with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) guidelines. The position requires a dedicated individual committed to student development, psychosocial wellbeing, and institutional growth.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate all student welfare and support services including accommodation, health, counselling, and extracurricular activities.
- Develop and implement student development programs that enhance academic success and personal growth.
- Handle matters related to student discipline, grievances, and appeals in accordance with institutional policies.
- Provide guidance and psychosocial support through direct counselling or by coordinating professional services.
- Promote and support student leadership initiatives, clubs, and associations to encourage active student participation.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to ensure a holistic approach to student success.
- Serve as the primary liaison between students and university management on welfare-related issues.
- Prepare regular reports on student affairs for internal management and external regulatory bodies such as the HEA.
- Ensure compliance with HEA and other relevant policies regarding student support and engagement.
- Lead student orientation and integration activities at the beginning of each academic year.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in higher education teaching, administration, or psychosocial counselling; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of experience in higher education teaching, administration, or psychosocial counselling.
Preferred Competencies and Skills:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a student-centered approach.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and counselling abilities.
- In-depth understanding of Zambian higher education policies and student services operations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations and foster inclusivity.
- Experience in managing student crises, disciplinary issues, and psychosocial support services.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with student information systems.
Terms of Appointment:
Type of Appointment: Full-time, contractual
Initial Contract Duration: Three (3) years, renewable based on performance
Oversee and coordinate all student welfare and support services including accommodation, health, counselling, and extracurricular activities. Develop and implement student development programs that enhance academic success and personal growth. Handle matters related to student discipline, grievances, and appeals in accordance with institutional policies. Provide guidance and psychosocial support through direct counselling or by coordinating professional services. Promote and support student leadership initiatives, clubs, and associations to encourage active student participation. Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to ensure a holistic approach to student success. Serve as the primary liaison between students and university management on welfare-related issues. Prepare regular reports on student affairs for internal management and external regulatory bodies such as the HEA. Ensure compliance with HEA and other relevant policies regarding student support and engagement. Lead student orientation and integration activities at the beginning of each academic year.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a student-centered approach. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and counselling abilities. In-depth understanding of Zambian higher education policies and student services operations. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations and foster inclusivity. Experience in managing student crises, disciplinary issues, and psychosocial support services. High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. Computer literacy and familiarity with student information systems.
A Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in higher education teaching, administration, or psychosocial counselling; OR A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of experience in higher education teaching, administration, or psychosocial counselling.
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Vacancy title:
Dean of Students’ Affairs
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education]
Jobs at:
EPIC Institute of Science
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 3 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Overall Purpose of the Job:
The Dean of Students’ Affairs plays a central role in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant student experience aligned with the institution’s academic mission and values. The incumbent will provide leadership in student welfare, discipline, counselling, extra-curricular activities, and student governance, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction in line with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) guidelines. The position requires a dedicated individual committed to student development, psychosocial wellbeing, and institutional growth.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate all student welfare and support services including accommodation, health, counselling, and extracurricular activities.
- Develop and implement student development programs that enhance academic success and personal growth.
- Handle matters related to student discipline, grievances, and appeals in accordance with institutional policies.
- Provide guidance and psychosocial support through direct counselling or by coordinating professional services.
- Promote and support student leadership initiatives, clubs, and associations to encourage active student participation.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to ensure a holistic approach to student success.
- Serve as the primary liaison between students and university management on welfare-related issues.
- Prepare regular reports on student affairs for internal management and external regulatory bodies such as the HEA.
- Ensure compliance with HEA and other relevant policies regarding student support and engagement.
- Lead student orientation and integration activities at the beginning of each academic year.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in higher education teaching, administration, or psychosocial counselling; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of experience in higher education teaching, administration, or psychosocial counselling.
Preferred Competencies and Skills:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a student-centered approach.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and counselling abilities.
- In-depth understanding of Zambian higher education policies and student services operations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations and foster inclusivity.
- Experience in managing student crises, disciplinary issues, and psychosocial support services.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with student information systems.
Terms of Appointment:
Type of Appointment: Full-time, contractual
Initial Contract Duration: Three (3) years, renewable based on performance
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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