Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Principal, Students Welfare, the Dean of Students is responsible for overseeing implementation of regulations, policies, and procedures that apply to student non-academic matters, coordinating student welfare services, promoting co-curricular activities, and maintaining dialogue between students and university management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing implementation of regulations, policies and procedures that apply to student non-academic matters.
Coordination of all matters related to student welfare.
Advising Senate on matters related to Student Welfare.
Sensitization of students on available student support systems such as academic advisory, mentorship, guidance and counseling, and health care services.
Coordination of matters related to student co-curricular activities such as sports, games, drama, music, and community outreach programmes.
Promotion of inter-campus / University games and sports and ensuring high performance and good conduct.
Promotion of student discipline and serving as a liaison person between the university, law courts, and security agencies in matters related to discipline.
Creation of clear channels of communication with students with the aim of promoting dialogue and solving student issues.
Offering guidance and direction in enforcing provisions set out in the Mount Kenya University Student Association (MKUSA) constitution.
Serving as signatory to the Student’s Welfare Accounts.
Ensuring that students get fair medical attention from the University dispensary and monitoring referral cases.
Ensuring that students get proper Catering and Accommodation Services, liaising closely with the Manager of Central Catering and Accommodation Services.
Preparation of budgets and work plans relating to student welfare activities and supervising their implementation.
Serving as the Returning Officer during the Students Council elections to ensure fair elections and peaceful campaigns.
Holding consultative meetings with members of the student governing council, class representatives, and chairpersons/patrons of clubs and societies to promote dialogue and student cohesion.
Guiding and encouraging students to form and develop professional and social clubs and societies, providing administrative support, and marketing their activities within and outside the University.
Registering and keeping records of all student clubs and societies in the University.
Organizing meetings with Deans of Schools and other relevant staff to address issues emanating from the student’s council.
Provision of Secretariat service to the students.
Formulation, implementation, and periodic review of a strategic plan on student welfare.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by management.
Qualifications and Experience
PhD in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution with at least 3 years’ experience at Grade 12 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution;
OR
Master’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution with at least 5 years’ experience at Grade 12 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
Registration with and active membership in relevant professional associations (where applicable).
