Qualification

• Must hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Must have served at Grade 12 for a minimum period of three (3) years at Mount Kenya University, or have equivalent experience in a comparable position in a recognized university or academic institution.
• Must demonstrate proven academic leadership and administrative competence in a university teaching, research, and/or academic management environment.
• Must be a recognized scholar, with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals, authorship of university-level books, and participation in funded research projects, grants, consultancies, and/or receipt of academic awards.
• Must be registered with, and an active member of, relevant professional bodies or associations, where applicable, and in good standing

OR

• Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Must have served at Grade 12 for a minimum period of five (5) years at Mount Kenya University, or have equivalent and relevant experience in a comparable position in a recognized university or academic institution.
• Must demonstrate proven academic leadership and administrative competence in a university teaching, research, and/or academic management environment.
• Must possess relevant professional qualifications and registration with applicable professional bodies, where applicable.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Registrar, Academic Administration

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee implementation of policy guidelines on student admission, deferment and resumption of studies.
• Work closely with the academic department on a recruitment strategy to improve awareness of University programmes.
• Prepare summaries of applicants for admission for consideration by the Admission Committee.
• Ensure compliance to University admission criteria and processes in all campuses.
• Oversee enrolment of students.
• Prepare student enrolment report every semester/trimester for submission to Deans Committee.
• Advise the marketing department on programmes to be advertised.
• Implement of the University Service charter in relation to admission matters.
• Assist in Marketing of University programs.
• Prepare summaries of applicants and their grades.
• Maintenance of student records.
• Assist with planning and organization of the convocation ceremonies.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Oversee implementation of policy guidelines on student admission, deferment and resumption of studies.
• Work closely with the academic department on a recruitment strategy to improve awareness of University programmes.
• Prepare summaries of applicants for admission for consideration by the Admission Committee.
• Ensure compliance to University admission criteria and processes in all campuses.
• Oversee enrolment of students.
• Prepare student enrolment report every semester/trimester for submission to Deans Committee.
• Advise the marketing department on programmes to be advertised.
• Implement of the University Service charter in relation to admission matters.
• Assist in Marketing of University programs.
• Prepare summaries of applicants and their grades.
• Maintenance of student records.
• Assist with planning and organization of the convocation ceremonies.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Must hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Must have served at Grade 12 for a minimum period of three (3) years at Mount Kenya University, or have equivalent experience in a comparable position in a recognized university or academic institution.
• Must demonstrate proven academic leadership and administrative competence in a university teaching, research, and/or academic management environment.
• Must be a recognized scholar, with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals, authorship of university-level books, and participation in funded research projects, grants, consultancies, and/or receipt of academic awards.
• Must be registered with, and an active member of, relevant professional bodies or associations, where applicable, and in good standing
• OR
• Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Must have served at Grade 12 for a minimum period of five (5) years at Mount Kenya University, or have equivalent and relevant experience in a comparable position in a recognized university or academic institution.
• Must demonstrate proven academic leadership and administrative competence in a university teaching, research, and/or academic management environment.
• Must possess relevant professional qualifications and registration with applicable professional bodies, where applicable.