Vice Chancellor at a Prestigious University - Golborn Nigeria

Golborn - Our client, a prestigious University in Africa is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Description

• The Vice Chancellor is the Chief operating officer of the academic institution, acting as the principal academic and administrative officer of the academic institution.
• As a representative of the institution, the Vice Chancellor provides overall leadership by working to maintain academic standards and policies while directing the mission and vision of the institution.
• The Vice Chancellor also works cooperatively, supervising other executive administrators.

Responsibilities/Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor are broad and diverse. Some of those duties include but are not limited to:

• Involvement in institution-wide planning (This is on an academic, administrative and financial basis): Academic planning, policy review and curriculum development.
• Handling of personnel matters and regular review of academic programs and students.
• Supervision of budget preparation for the academic and academic related programs.
• Crisis/Disaster management and control (Internal and External).
• Securing financial base to allow delivery of university's mission, values and objectives.
• Development and implementation of policies and values.
• Efficient management and mobilization of resources.
• Act as an Ambassador/Public Relations Officer of the institution.
• Improving and maintaining an internationally accepted standard of education.
• Serving as a role model for the advancement and development of globally prominent leaders.
• Creation of innovative ideas and principles that invoke long lasting change.

Qualifications
The Ideal candidate should be:

• Innovative, creative, energetic and a student focused professional that can facilitate change.
• A visionary with excellent interpersonal skills and competencies.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage a wide range of situations.
• Proven track record of success in strategic planning, budgeting and resource management.
• Demonstrate progressive executive and managerial experience in students' affairs in areas such as improvement of student life, well-being and overall student experience.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills: ability to supervise, direct, motivate and develop staff.
• Foster student engagement and success through social, cultural, leadership, educational and recreational experiences.
• Strong commitment to academic success and excellence.
• Commitment to and success in achieving institutional goals for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to engage the entire division peaceably and cooperatively. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, and other administrators.
• Ability to set clear goals and build a coherent entrepreneurial organizational culture for both scholars and staff.
• Doctorate degree from a recognized higher institution. Experience in a multi-campus environment and demonstrated as a faculty member with a record of scholarship and promotion in rank.
• Attained rank of professor or associate professor in an academic field.

Compensation

• Renumeration starting from $3,000/per month with added benefits.
• Subject to negotiation based on educational background, work experience and accomplishments.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instruction
Applications should include:

• A resume,
• Cover letter and
• Three work related references.