Deputy Vice Chancellor

Main Purpose of the job

• The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics (DVC-A) reports to the Vice-Chancellor, and may act in the place of the Vice Chancellor in his or her absence.

• The DVC-A is responsible for implementing the academic strategic vision and mission of the University, for the quality assurance and regulatory compliance of all its academic policies and programs.

• He or she will play a key role in cultivating and maintaining a strategic and productive relationship between the academic and operations components of the University.

• Working with the Vice-Chancellor, the DVC-A will ensure that the major functions of quality teaching, learning and research, relationship management with businesses, industry; and community engagement are undertaken in a conscientious manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing academic strategic vision and mission of the University

• Responsible for quality assurance and regulatory compliance of all academic policies and programmes

• Ensuring that academic programmes run efficiently and in accordance with Senate rules and regulations

• Coordinating all academic activities through Faculty Deans and Heads of Department

• Organizing University graduation and related activities and ceremonies

• Ensure production of University annual report

• Coordinating alumni activities

• Chairing Senate Committees as delegated by the Vice- Chancellor

Qualifications and experience

• An authenticated Doctorate degree from an accredited University is required with Five years’ experience in upper management OR

• An authenticated Master’s degree from an accredited University with Ten years’ experience in upper management

• Research publications in peer-reviewed journals will be an added advantage.

• At least two years’ experience as a dean of an academic faculty with demonstrated capability in strategic academic planning, policy development and academic personnel administration.

Competencies and attributes

• Demonstrated success at operational and financial management of an academic institution.

• Strong project management skills

• Excellent knowledge of policies and procedures that regulators require of Universities

• Strong relationship management and partnership development skills

• Excellent knowledge of Zambian University Education environment and good understanding of current issues and direction in higher education

• Excellent computer skills (MS office inclusive of Word, Excel & Power point)

• Proven success in leading accreditation processes will be an added advantage

• Unassailable integrity and commitment to high ethical conduct

• Hardworking, goal-oriented self-starter with strong ability to motivate others

• Proactive and creative approach to issues

• Rigorous attention to detail and execution/operational mindset

• Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner coupled with strong problem solving skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• A positive win-win attitude and a commitment to life-long learning

• Respectful of human diversity in religion, culture, gender, national origin, race and ethnicity.

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