Setting a Strong Foundation
Vice Chancellor (Designate)
A membership-based, not-for-profit business development organization is in the process of sponsoring a University.
The proposed University will offer relevant programmes on management leadership and development.
The University targets to have a continental outlook with global linkages and benchmarks.
In this regard, the organization is seeking to recruit a forward looking and results oriented individual to fill the position of the Vice Chancellor (Designate).Vice Chancellor (Designate)
A membership-based, not-for-profit business development organization is in the process of sponsoring a University.
The proposed University will offer relevant programmes on management leadership and development.
The University targets to have a continental outlook with global linkages and benchmarks.
Reporting to the University Council, the Vice Chancellor (Designate) will be the academic and administrative head of the University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Spearhead the initial setting up of the University;
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the University in line with its mission, vision and philosophy;
- Ensure the formulation and successful implementation of the University’s strategic plan;
- Oversee the effective and efficient management of the University’s assets and facilities, including human capital, financial, administrative, industrial and information management resources;
- Ensure the recruitment of qualified faculty and other personnel;
- Create an enabling environment for knowledge sharing, effective research and consultancy;
- Provide leadership for fundraising, marketing, communication, networking and strategic linkages with the University’s partners and stakeholders, including government agencies and the business community;
- Chair meetings of the University Senate and the Management Board to facilitate the achievement of the institutions goal and strategies; and
- Overall supervision and administration of academic, business and fiscal operations of the University.
Person Specifications
- A relevant PhD from a recognized University and Post Graduate training in management. Being an Associate Professor or a Full Professor will be an added advantage;
- Needs to have served in a leadership position for not less than 10 years in a recognized institution of higher learning;
- Must have published articles in refereed journals and published academic books;
- Demonstrable experience in developing academic programmes;
- Academician with not less than 10 years’ research and teaching experience;
- Experience in conducting extensive research supported by publications;
- Demonstrable leadership and management experience at a senior level in an academic and/or research institution; and
- Proven track record of resource mobilization for research, scholarships and development.
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