Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance & Operations at United States International University – USIU Africa

United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and the United States of America.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, this is a 3-year Fixed Term Contract whose role provides exemplary strategic leadership in the Finance & Operations Division overseeing four departments: Finance, Digital and Information Technology, Facilities Management and Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of sound financial policies, controls and procedures that ensure financial strength needed by the University to realize its mission and objectives.


• Lead a consultative and participatory process to develop and report to all governance organs on strategy, operating budget, research. fund raising and projects.


• Drive the Digital & ICT strategy and coordination efforts to ensure the security of the Universities cyber space.


• Direct, manage and provide leadership in Facilities Management at strategic levels and monitor areas of Infrastructure, capital constructions development projects, cafeteria and Transport services.


• Oversee the procurement of goods and services to support the University’s delivery of services to both its external and internal customers.


• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team (Management Board) and be a strategic partner to the VC and the University, providing operational leadership in support of the University goals.


• Mentor, coach and supervise direct reports.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Develop and Manage the University Finance and Operations Division Budget.

Job Specifications:

Academic Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctor of Business Administration in the field of specialization from a recognized University an added advantage.


• Master’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies/ Publication

• Relevant professional qualification. ACCA, CPA.


• Member of a relevant professional body ICPAK.


• Professional Leadership Certificates.


• Proficiency in Computer Applications.


• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Experience Required

• Over Thirteen (13) years’ relevant experience with over five (5) years in management, three (3) of which should be at senior management level.


• A track record of successful leadership, experience from institutions of higher learning an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with strategic.


• Collaborative mission-driven, engaged, and a hands-on leader who will approach the role with a strategic resource management mindset.


• Strong relationship builder who will find ways to encourage collaboration across both academic and operations building support functions to ensure the University serves students.


• Executive disposition and demonstrate high levels of integrity.


• Broad and detailed knowledge of the Higher learning sector.


• Strategic and innovative with the ability to sell the vision of the University.


• Business/Financial acumen, business savvy and innovative.


• Ability to develop long term integrated and cross-functional financial and operational plans.


• Ability to sell the vision of the university.


• Strong leadership skills.

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