Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University

DEAN OF STUDENTS (1 POST)

College, University & Nursing Intakes

Job Description

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) is inviting suitably qualified
personnel to fill in the following post:

Duties and Responsibilities

 Developing a Student Affairs and Services Framework that supports the
enhancement of student learning outcomes and general conduct on and
off campus;
 Integrating the mission, vision, programmes and services of Student
Affairs with the Academic and other Departments of the institution;
 Initiating and implementing training programmes for students on and off
campus;
 Ensuring the efficient management of the Department and quality
provision of services to students;
 Planning and implementing Student Development Programmes, enabling
students to grow socially, emotionally, spiritually and academically;
 Preparing and administering budgets and overseeing expenditure of funds
in the Student Affairs Division;
 Providing leadership for the development and delivery of essential Student
Affairs and Services programmes;
 Developing and maintaining an appropriate organisational structure for the
delivery of essential Student Affairs and Services programmes;
 Conducting research studies on students and their needs;
 Working with other University Officers to provide a safe and secure
campus environment in which students learn and grow;
 Assisting Faculties in working with students who may be experiencing
financial, personal or family concerns that interfere with academic work;
 Conducting evaluation, assessment and programme review on all units in
Student Affairs and Services;
 Providing appropriate staff supervision and professional development;
 Representing Student Affairs and Services on important Committees and
providing reports on key student issues;
 Representing the University at international fora where issues in Student
Affairs and Services are tabled, and
 Performing other tasks as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

 Applicants must have a Masters’ Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or
Education and a relevant first degree,
 The candidate must possess at least five (5) years relevant working
experience in Student Affairs Administration and Student Development,
Educational leadership, Counselling or related field, at Senior Managerial
level.
 In addition, applicants must possess communication, presentation and
leadership skills.

How to Apply

Six (6) copies of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational
certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving full personal including full
name, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience,
present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and
addresses of three referees including emails and addresses. Evidence of
membership of a professional association (where applicable) should also be
attached.
Applications should clearly indicate the “Position” which is being applied for and
submitted to:
The Registrar
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
Stand No. 1901 Barrassie Rd, Off Shamva Rd
Bindura, Zimbabwe
or
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University,
Harare Teaching and Learning Centre,
18836 Hampden Road, Belvedere,
Harare
or
e-mailed to: hr@zegu.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position
being applied for in the subject line. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.