Dean of Students

Job description

Chalimbana University invites applications for Dean of Students. The role reports to the Vice-Chancellor and serves as principal adviser on student welfare, governance, accommodation, counselling, recreation, sports, development and support services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and manage the Student Affairs Office
• Advise University Management on student welfare and development
• Develop policies, strategies and programmes for student affairs
• Coordinate student-success and wellbeing support services
• Oversee counselling, guidance and psychosocial support
• Promote positive conduct and enforce University rules
• Coordinate student governance and engagement with student leaders
• Facilitate leadership development and civic-engagement programmes
• Oversee student accommodation and conducive living conditions
• Coordinate sports, recreation, cultural and extracurricular activities
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive campus
• Manage human, financial and physical resources
• Build partnerships supporting student development
• Monitor and evaluate student-affairs programmes
• Prepare reports and ensure policy and statutory compliance

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Grade 12 Certificate with five credits including English
• Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration or related field
• Master’s degree in Guidance and Counselling, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, Student Affairs, Public Administration, Higher Education Management or related field
• At least five years’ relevant post-qualification experience, including three years at senior management level in higher education or a comparable organisation
• Experience in student affairs, welfare, counselling, accommodation, student development or related services
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Strong leadership, student-affairs knowledge, conflict resolution, negotiation, counselling, communication, financial/resource-management and computer skills

TERMS
Three-year performance-based contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and operational requirements.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application letter, detailed CV, certified qualifications, ZAQA evaluation/validation evidence, professional-membership documents, and details of at least three traceable referees. Clearly state the position.

Address applications to the Registrar, Chalimbana University, and email Apply Now.

CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.