Dean of Students

DEAN OF STUDENTS The Dean of Students serves as the principal advisor to University Management on all matters relating to student welfare, governance, accommodation, counselling, recreation, sports, student development, and student support services. The Dean of Students reports to the Vice-Chancellor. JOB PURPOSE The Dean of Students is responsible for providing strategic leadership, management, coordination, and oversight of student affairs and welfare services at the University. The position ensures the provision of comprehensive student support services that promote student success, wellbeing, leadership development, discipline, inclusion, and participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Dean of Students will provide strategic leadership and coordinate student affairs and welfare services of the University. Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Providing leadership and overall management of the Student Affairs Office. Advising the Vice-Chancellor and University Management on student welfare and development matters. Developing and implementing policies, strategies, and programmes relating to student affairs. Coordinating student support services to promote student success and wellbeing. Overseeing counselling, guidance, and psychosocial support services. Promoting positive student conduct and enforcing University rules and regulations. Coordinating student governance structures and engagement with student leadership. Facilitating leadership development and civic engagement programmes for students. Overseeing student accommodation services and ensuring conducive living conditions. Coordinating sports, recreation, cultural, and extracurricular activities. Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. Managing the Directorate’s human, financial, and physical resources. Establishing and maintaining partnerships that enhance student development programmes. Monitoring and evaluating t