Key Responsibilities
As
per the University’s Charter and Statutes, the duties and responsibilities of
DVC-AA shall be:
- Provide leadership in the Academic
Division of the University to ensure the provision of quality teaching,
research, innovation, and community engagement in line with the
University’s vision and mission.
- Be responsible for the development,
reviewing, and revision of academic curricula for purposes of relevance,
quality assurance, and accreditation.
- Oversee and coordinate the implementation
of academic policies and regulations as laid down by the University
Council, the Senate, and the Management Board.
- Oversee the work of the Registrar,
Academic Affairs, Deans of Schools, Dean of Students, and the Directors
(Research, Institutes and Campuses, and Quality Assurance), and provide
overall supervision concerning their activities and outputs.
- Arrange and oversee, in consultation with
the Vice Chancellor, appropriate activities, both on the campus and
elsewhere, for the academic and professional development of the faculty.
- Ensure the availability of sufficient
high-quality learning resources and library materials for reference by
both faculty and students.
- Supervise the development and
presentation of the budget for the Academic Division and approve the
acquisition of learning resources in line with approved budgets.
- Manage the graduation process
successfully and oversee the graduate tracking process.
- Give oversight to the development of
intellectual property rights and trademark licensing for the University’s
research, products, and services.
- Participate in and oversee the selection,
hiring, retention, performance evaluation, and other personnel decisions
associated with faculty and staff.
- Serve as the Secretary to the Academic
Committee of the Council and Secretary to the Senate, and provide able
leadership as Chairperson of the relevant Senate Committees.
- Participate in various governance organs
such as the University Council and the Management Board.
- Take responsibility for all aspects of
academic quality assurance and community programmes of the University and
its campuses.
- Support the Vice Chancellor in the
administration and management of the University on a day-to-day
basis.
- Represent the University in various
forums and maintain partnerships with other necessary organizations as
directed by the Vice Chancellor.
- Carry out such other duties and
responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor in a quest to
drive the vision and mission of the University.
Qualifications
For
appointment to the position of DVC-AA, a person shall:
- Be of the rank of Senior Lecturer and a
holder of an earned Doctorate or equivalent qualification from a
university recognized in Kenya;
- Have thorough knowledge of the
structural, legislative, and regulatory framework for administering
University education in Kenya;
- Have at least five years of hands-on
experience at a senior level in a university or equivalent institution
with demonstrable leadership and management capacity;
- Have experience and thorough knowledge of
academic affairs management and administration at a university;
- Have demonstrable experience in the
development and implementation of university academic policies and
guidelines.
- Be an accomplished scholar with a proven
track record in research and publications in peer-reviewed journals,
monographs, and books;
- Have experience in designing and managing
academic programs, supervising, and mentoring Masters and PhD students;
- Have sufficient experience in networking,
fundraising, and resource mobilization;
- Have demonstrable experience in
transformative and strategic leadership;
- Have demonstrable growth in the entity
s/he is now leading;
- Demonstrable evidence of having been a
great team player at the senior management level, preferably within a
university set-up;
- Understand and adhere to the PAC
University Statement of Faith.
Core Competencies
The
following core competencies and skills will be required for this position:
- Ability to integrate Christian faith and
principles into leadership;
- Planning and implementing projects;
- Being a visionary and results-oriented
thinker;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal,
and communication skills;
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet
strict deadlines; and
- Firm, fair, and with a transparent
management style.
Appointment
The DVC-AA shall hold office for a term of five years, with the possibility of
one-time renewal for another term of similar years, subject to a positive
appraisal by the University Council.
How To Apply
Application Details
Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of
relevant academic and professional certificates, three letters of reference,
and other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants
should email their application to the Vice Chancellor at jobs@pacuniversity.ac.ke
with the clear position applied for, on the subject of the
email.
The
applications MUST be received on or before May 26th 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.