Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
United States International University-Africa is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the most diverse university in East and Central Africa with about 6,000 students from over 60 nations, and a global network of more than 22,000 alumni. USIU-Africa is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa whose degree programs are accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
In line with our commitment to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit suitable and qualified candidates for the following position:
Academic Advisor

Summary
Reporting to the Principal Academic Advisor, the Academic Advisor will provide academic support for programs offered within the Chandaria School of Business.

Key Responsibilities
• Advise students on program requirements and course selection.
• Assist in registration and orientation of new students and faculty.
• Analyze course registration and scheduling data and submit reports to Principle Academic Advisors for purpose of decision making.
• Design data collection instruments and analyze demographic data of students, including employment data, and to prepare reports for Principle Academic Advisor for purpose of decision making.
• Respond to program inquiries by parents, sponsors, universities, local business community and prospective students in consultation with academic deans and PAA.
• Manage relationship between faculty and university on all advising and administrative matters including examination, class schedules, class room allocations and faculty class attendance.
• Analyze local and international programs and submit reports to PAA for decision making.
• Prepare student advising materials and publications and assist in updating departmental web site.
• Analyze credit transfer applications for the PAA.
• Prepare presentations for the PAA, deans for student orientation and faculty meetings.
• Prepare departmental brochures and presentations in consultation with academic deans & PAA for marketing the schools.
• Prepare course and examination schedules in collaborating with academic deans and PAA.
• Participate in the invigilation of students during final examination.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by PAA or academic deans.

Qualifications /Educational /Professional /Experience
• Graduate degree from an accredited university.
• 3 years’ experience in an academic/student advising setting preferably in an institution of higher learning.

Personal Attributes & Competencies
• Confidentiality and integrity;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
• Good Communication skills;
• Self motivated;
• Attention to detail;
• Adaptability and reliability.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by 5.00pm, March 4, 2022
Head of Human Resources,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke
Web: www.usiu.ac.ke

Disclaimer: USIU-Africa has neither appointed any agent(s) to recruit, nor collect any charges/fees on its behalf, for any vacancies it has announced. All University communication to potential candidates is specifically through the official HR email address.
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer
https://www.usiu.ac.ke/2444/academic-advisor

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