Vacancy title:
Deputy Dean of Students

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education]

Jobs at:
Rongo University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 24 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

An officer at this level shall:

• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and control administrative functions of various Units of the Students' Affairs;
• Manage the expenditure of the Student Governing Council;
• Oversee the smooth transition of the Rongo University Student Association;
• Coordinate in conjunction with the students' organization various activities of the students;
• Organize clubs, societies and other associations activities;
• Supervise and coordinate all students' publications like newsletters and newspapers;
• Oversee the management of Students Centre facilities;
• Coordinate Alumni matters;
• Supervise staff in the Unit including ensuring target setting, performance evaluation, mentoring, training and development of staff in the department;
• Advise the Student Governing Council in matters concerning its functions;
• Administer Rongo University Student Association elections;
• Clear internal and external students' correspondence;
• Provide secretarial assistance to the Dean of Students;
• Receive students' disciplinary cases and process them in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ASA) for the Students Disciplinary Committee;
• Assist in clearing students leaving the country to other countries in conjunction with the Ministry of Education;
• Keep in safe custody all Rongo University Student Association equipment;
• Promote placement and employment linkages for students;
• Promote and maintain students' welfare (including work study, religion, clubs, societies and bereavements) and ensure conformity to University goals and policies;
• Enforce adherence to rules and regulations by students to promote harmony and achievement of academic pursuits among students;
• Liaise with the general public and other stakeholders on student matters;
• Identify and recommend needy students to the management for support;
• Attend to any queries or complaints and address them or channel them to the necessary office;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Education, Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Humanities, Education, Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant work or counselling experience, nine (9) of which should have been in an institution of higher learning;
• Computer literacy;
• Training in public relations;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• PhD qualification is an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Mode of Application Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of their applications containing copies of the application letters, updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional qualifications including transcripts, work experience and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Administration, Finance & Planning,
P.O. Box 103-40404,
RONGO.

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send reference letters to the above address on sealed envelopes. For further details and job requirements of the positions, please visit the

Rongo University website www.rongovarsity.ac.ke/vacancies.

Rongo University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 24th September 2025 at 5:00pm.

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