RE-ADVERTISEMENT - DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Great Lakes University
of Kisumu (GLUK) is a Chartered Private University in Kenya with the main
campus based in Kisumu City and a learning center in Nairobi City. GLUK is
established as a Centre of excellence bridging academics with community and
institutional based development. GLUK is committed to maintaining high
standards of education and training of professionals who are responsible
stewards of resources and services in the society.
The position will be on contractual basis of 3-5 years renewable and will offer competitive salaries.
Applications are
therefore invited from qualified candidates all across the country.
Responsibilities
- Overall
responsibility of direction, organization and administration of the
Division of Administration, Finance & Planning.
- Ensure
the University Management is properly and promptly advised to comply with
all statutory and legal requirements currently in force.
- Ensure
timely preparation and implementation of the University’s budget estimates
and operational budget as well as timely reparation of strategic
development plans;
- Ensure
physical development including
expansion and maintenance
of physical facilities;
- Take
charge of financial matters and budgets of the university and ensure sound
financial controls.
- Mobilization
of Resources for development of the university
- Ensure
that university finances and accounts are audited accordingly
- Ensure
that there is a proper coordination between the DVC office and the VC
Qualifications
- Be
a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University with an
earned Ph.D in a relevant discipline.
- Have
at least eight (8) years’ experience in senior management positions such
as Principal of College/Campus, Dean, Director or equivalent.
- A
minimum of 5 years spent in a supervisory/leadership role within a
post-secondary institution.
- Knowledge
of University policies, procedures, and resources related to fundraising
or similar fundraising databases is desirable.
- Have
a good understanding of University functions, procedures and have
experience in administrative leadership, strategic master planning.
- Have
experience in human resource and performance contracting policies.
- Have
a track record of success on expansion of physical facilities to cater for
increased academic programs, student’s enrolment, research and innovation.
- Demonstrate
evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possess
good interpersonal skills.
- Have
a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing
University education and training in Kenya.
- Have
a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of
higher education.
- Be
computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft applications and an in
depth knowledge of Human Resource Management systems.
- Have
a proven capability for Fundraising
- Latest
publication being at least a year old from the date of the application
- Be
a member of a relevant professional body
How to Apply
Applicants to send Cover
letter, CV and testimonials indicating the position applied for to:
The Chairman of Governing Council
Great Lakes University of Kisumu
P.O Box 2224-40100
Kisumu.
OR Send via mail to hr@gluk.ac.ke Email subject line to MUST read
the position applied for. OR Hand drop to
Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kibos Campus. Applications to reach us by Monday,
13th August 2021. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
