Africa International University - Director, Undergraduate Studies Job in Kenya

Africa International University

Africa International University (formerly Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology – NEGST) is a private Chartered International Christian University with its main Campus located in Karen, Nairobi. 

We have Cohorts in Eldoret and Nairobi among other partnerships. 

Our mission is to educate Christ centred leaders for the transformation of God’s people and world through innovative programs, research and community engagement. 

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to fill the following positions as we experience tremendous growth:

Director, Undergraduate Studies

Applicants must have a PhD Degree with substantial experience in coordinating undergraduate programmes and be able to interpret the Ministry of Education policies and take appropriate implementation action of undergraduate level education.

They also must have undergraduate degree and or Masters in Education and be creative and innovative in curriculum development. In addition, they must have served as HOD or Director in an institution of higher learning for at least 2 years.

Overall Job Purpose:

Reporting to the DVCAA, this position provides institution-wide strategic leadership in the area of undergraduate education. 

The director has academic oversight of the undergraduate curriculum and a variety of undergraduate academic issues including but not limited to academic advising, admission standards, articulation agreements, and academic suspensions and re admissions

Main Responsibilities:

• Working with Deans and HOD’s in making sure that undergraduate programmes are properly implemented and promoting both innovation and excellence.
• Coordinating the faculty activity in quality assurance and academic audit, working closely with the Teaching Quality Assurance Office.
• Developing new undergraduate courses and schemes of study and scrutinizing and monitoring existing course provision.
• Managing student admissions and advising to ensure that undergraduate students take what they are best qualified for and are motivated to do and in line with their personal development goals.
• Working very closely with Dean of Students and Dean of community life in handling a variety of undergraduate students’ issues.
• Working closely with Marketing and Recruitment to seek and analyze market intelligence, encouraging new course developments to meet identified demand, and scrutinizing all course proposals against known demand.
• Reviewing departmental recruitment plans, monitoring recruitment to all courses and improving entry standards.
• Working with Academic Deans to ensure that all quality controls are fully in place in partnership programmes and that development and monitoring of programmes is similar for AIU courses and partnership courses.
• Prepare reports on undergraduate studies as may be requested by the DVCAA from time to time – whether for Vice Chancellor/Senate/Governing Council, Accrediting Bodies, Donors etc.
• Be responsible for budgeting and ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources required for carrying out undergraduate programmes.
• Chairing the undergraduate studies academic board and leading it to have an active role in teaching strategy and policy.
• Serve as a member of the Deans Committee.
• Monitoring employment of graduates of various faculty courses offerings and developing and reviewing activities to increase employability.
• Take teaching load as assigned by the DVCAA.
• Do any other duties as may be requested by the DVCAA

Education Qualifications and Experience:

• A PhD holder with substantial experience in coordinating undergraduate programmes and who is able to interpret the Ministry of Education policies and take appropriate implementation action of undergraduate level education.
• He/she should be familiar with education in Kenya and educational needs of the international market. Be creative and innovative in curriculum development. Be a result oriented and relational person.
• Has served as an HOD or Director in an institution of higher learning for at least 2 years.
• A demonstrable ability to integrate faith, life and learning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a committed evangelical Christian
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize, motivate and work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Ability to be proactive, to work with little supervision and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to formulate, develop, interpret, adapt and apply policies and regulations.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft office packages.

How to Apply

Applications should be emailed to job.application@africainternational.edu including only cover letter, detailed resume and duly filled job application form. 

The Application Form is available on our website. 

Those wishing to send their application package by mail can address to:

The Vice Chancellor’s Office,
Africa International University,
P.O. Box 24686 – 00502
Karen, Nairobi.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline for application is Monday 18th June 2012 before 5pm. 

All positions will be kept open beyond the application deadline until they are filled.

All academic and non-academic staff are required to be faithful to the evangelical faith and practice and to the Christian ethos and code of conduct of the university.

Note: Student admissions are in September, January and April.

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