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Dean of Students is available at Chalimbana University in Chalimbana, Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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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 jobs@chau.ac.zm. CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Requirements
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 jobs@chau.ac.zm. CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Explore related jobs in Zambia
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