Job Summary
STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students is part of the University’s Senior Management team, responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Student Affairs Department and coordinating the administration of various
functions that respond to students’ needs at the University. The successful candidate will be appointed
on a four-year contract.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Dean of Students shall be responsible for:
Duties And Responsibilities
▪ Providing leadership, directing and managing the Student Affairs Department to achieve the University and Department’s goals and objectives
▪ Formulation and implementation of students’ related policies, monitoring and reviewing policies and programmes related to student learning and services
▪ Setting up structures and overseeing activities of all Units that fall under the Student Affairs Department that include amongst others, Health Services, Canteen Services, Chaplaincy and Sports
▪ Planning and implementing New Students’ Orientation programmes in liaison with Academic Registry
▪ Management of the Departmental Budget, sourcing of funds and donations to support student activities and allocation of resources
▪ Ensuring that both on and off campus student residences are of high standard and enhance student learning and morality as well as nurturing positive behaviours
▪ Act as a point of contact for students and address questions and concerns on issues such as discrimination and sexual harassment
▪ Working closely with the Student Representative Council in planning activities such as
conscientisation programmes, tours, visits and entertainment
▪ Representing the University at various fora involving students, Government agencies, donor and support services groups, parents and the general public
▪ Handling emergencies and crisis situations pertaining to students and campus life.
▪ Overseeing the development of the Alumni Association
▪ Any other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications And Experience
▪ A Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Management or equivalent
▪ A Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent
▪ At least five (5) years post-qualification experience, four (4) of which should be at managerial level in a University setting
▪ Applicants should be mature, be of high integrity, have critical thinking and analytical skills, have excellent written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure.
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates. APPLICATIONS Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and sent via registered mail to: The Registrar Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology P.O. Box 35 MARONDERA hand deliver or send by courier to: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology CSC Campus, Industrial Sites 15 Longlands Road MARONDERA The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 December 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.