Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
Responsible for planning organising, coordinating and directing non-academic and social welfare services for students of the Zambia University College of Technology and advising management on formulation of student /personnel policy guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Controls and coordinates all activities and operations of the Unit
2. Initiates formulation and review of policies and guidelines governing the welfare of students;
3. Ensures implementation of policies and guidelines governing the welfare of students;
4. Advises Management on matters pertaining to student governance, performance andextracurricular activities
5. Superintends over the allocation of hostel accommodation;
6. Directs and monitors individual or group counselling or advisory services;
7. Presides over sports, socio-cultural, recreation and extra-curricular activities for students8. Ensures that sport facilities are developed and maintained;
9. Coordinates planning and implementation of the Unit budget, and ensures prudent utilisation of financial and physical resources
10. Ensures that hostels are maintained, including sanitary facilities;
11. Enforces discipline in accordance with the Student Disciplinary Code of Conduct,
12. Supervises subordinate staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the Unit, and
13. Directs the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

Minimum Qualifications, knowledge and experience required for this role
1. Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent, with at least 5 ‘O’ levels at Credit or better
2. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Counselling/Education or any other relevant field from a reputable University;
3. Master’s degree in Social Sciences/Counselling/Education or any other relevant field from a reputable University:
4. Minimum of Five (5) years relevant work experience in an education institution, of which Three (3) years must be at senior management level;
5. Experience in conflict resolution mechanisms
6. Must be a member of a professional organization.

Special aptitudes, disposition and personal qualities of ideal candidate for Director Finance:
1. Excellent interpersonal skills
2. Strong oral and written communication skills
3. Ability to work under minimum supervision;
4. Ability to handle conflicts
5. Pragmatic, efficient, and highly organised personality; and
6. Must be computer literate.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• ZUT is an equal opportunity employer and as such, both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply for these vacancies. All applicants should submit a typed cover letter of not more than two pages that clearly states the position applied for, the academic and professional qualifications they possess; and the major achievements in their previous and/or current job. Furthermore, the Curriculum vitae should be current, not more than five pages long, clearly state the duration(s) and nature of their past and current work experience; and include at least four traceable referees with current phone numbers and email addresses.
• Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be communicated to. Furthermore, all successful applicants will be required to present certificates of verification/validation of all their academic and professional qualifications from the Zambia Qualifications Authority, and are therefore encouraged to commence the application process.
• All applications should be received by the undersigned by 17.00 hours on Friday 6th December 2024. Application that do not adhere to the stated guidelines may not be considered. Kindly send your application to:
• The Executive Director
• Zambia University College of Technology
• Plot 2983 Kalewa Road, Northrise
• P.O. Box 71601
• NDOLA
• Or soft copies to director@zut.edu.zm  and copy tchishete@zut.edu.zm 
• PLEASE NOTE: ANY FORM OF LOBBYING MAY LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE.

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