Dean of Students – CUT

Student Affairs Department – Chinhoyi University of Technology
The applicant should be a holder of a Masters degree in any Social Science or related area, plus minimum of five years relevant post qualification experience in Student Affairs. Possession of an earner PhD from a recognised institution and experience as a warden in a University Hall of Residence are added advantages. The ideal candidate should have passion and genuine interest in dealing with young adults or mature students and should demonstrate knowledge of Ordinance that govern students conduct, welfare and discipline in a university setting
The Dean of Students is a four year contract position and the Dean is part of the University management team. He/she plays a pivotal role in the strategic management and decision making process of the University. The Dean of Students reports to the Vice Chancellor through the Pro Vice Chancella Business Development and Resource Mobilisation on all matters relating to Student Affairs.
The duties will involve:
• Overseeing the general welfare of University students,
• Developing policies, programmes and services that keep students gainfully occupied after lecture and enabling them cope effectively with University life,
• Providing for effective channels of communication among students, staff and University Management,
• Coordinating Student Affairs Units responsible for counseling, sports, religious interests, service for disabled students, disciplinary issues, security, health and other related matters,
• Ensuring that students residences on and off campus are decent and conducive for quality student life,
• Putting in place effective systems which help to develop a complete student who is intellectual’ socially and morally upright and proud to be Zimbabwean,
• Nurturing positive behaviors which project good image of students as lifelong ambassadors for the University, Performing any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.
Applications
Six copies of the application letter, certified copies of certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and dates of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability including names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referee should be addressed to:-
The Registrar Chinhoyi University of Technology Private Bag 7724 CHINHOYI
Closing date for applications is 22 June 2018 and applications that do not comply with the requirements will be disqualified