VICE CHANCELLOR (RE-ADVERT)
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Solusi University
- Expires 05 Oct 2023
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Solusi University seeks to recruit a competent, innovative, passionate, experienced and
spiritual individual to fill the position of Vice Chancellor. The University is a Chartered
Seventh-day Adventist Church run Institution of Higher Learning in Zimbabwe. The university
has also been accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) and the International
Board of Education (IBE). All being international accrediting bodies. Its wholistic philosophy
that encompasses the mental, physical, social and spiritual aspects of a student, has seen its
graduates absorbed into all spheres of industry, civic organizations and church services.
The successful candidate is eligible for re-appointment for a further five-year term at the end
of the current ZWUC Triennium period, upon outstanding performance evaluation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor is responsible and accountable to the University Council for able
leadership, management and development of the University towards the achievement
of its mission, academic excellence, fiscal soundness, spiritual development and for
implementing its Strategic Plan.
• As the University's principal academic and spiritual officer, the VC will directly report
to the Council, provide leadership and strategic vision that is bold, distinctive, clear
and ambitious, and continue to deliver an environment where all members of the
University community can thrive and achieve their full potential.
• He/she should have a grasp of the University operations, and be able to propose
solutions to complex problems.
• Should be able to lead in policy development and academic planning, preparing
budgets and maintaining the institution's positive image
The duties of the Vice Chancellor entail:
• running the entity efficiently and effectively in accordance with strategic decisions of
the Council and the Seventh-day Adventist policies;
• serving on all committees as guided by the Charter and providing valuable input as
well as listening to colleagues’ suggestions;
• the development of strategies, policies, budgets and business plans for consideration
and approval by the Solusi Council;
• ably networking, thinking on his/her feet.
• raising funds and other resources for research and other developmental activities of
the University;
• allocating resources fairly, ensuring efficiency in expenditures of secured grants;
• reviewing academic programs, budgets, and policies to keep abreast with the dynamic
environment for continued future relevance;
• supervising staff and addressing any performance to ensure that the university
maintains high standards of performance;
• attending academic, research and religious conferences, meetings and related
programs;
• maintaining positive relationships with other academic institutions, organizations, and
the broader community;
Qualifications and Experience
The applicant must:
• hold a terminal degree of a professional rank, with a minimum of 5 years of experience
in the area of higher education administration or related position.
• be an accomplished academic and leader with proven strategic vision, determination
and demonstratable experience in change leadership as well as a record of strategic,
dynamic, collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership.
• possess the affinity to, and a track record of, handling challenges of an exponentially
changing society, educational trends, job market and environment.
• be a baptised, committed Adventist in regular standing, who wholeheartedly affirms the
University’s Adventist Philosophy of Education.
How to Apply
Applications which include a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae containing
the current contact details of at least three referees, and certified copies of qualifications
together with a letter of recommendation from your local Pastor, should be submitted
to: susearchcom@zwuc.adventist.org.
Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted soon after the closing date.
Additional information, documentation, and interviews will be required of short-listed
applicants, and will be scheduled and requested by the chairperson of the search
committee.
All applicants who previously applied do not need to re-apply
All inquiries should be directed to the search committee; susearchcom@zwuc.adventist.org
Remuneration will be disclosed to the successful candidates.
