United States International University Director Jobs in Kenya

United States International University Director Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the successful candidate will provide exemplary strategic leadership in the Division of University Advancement.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks:

  • Ensure robust internal and external communications using traditional and new media platforms.
  • Ensure high visibility of the USIU-Africa brand by actively engaging both internal (students, faculty, staff, and governing bodies) and external stakeholders (media, alumni, parents, public and private sectors, etc.).
  • Promote strong alumni engagement with the University.
  • Mobilize and promote the establishment of productive partnerships and linkages with comparative and aspirational higher educational institutions, government and public agencies, the private sector, community organizations, philanthropic foundations, intergovernmental and international agencies, and foreign embassies.
  • Develop and oversee activities to attract significant non-tuition revenues including grants, donations and entrepreneurial activities as the university looks to diversify its revenue streams.
  • Oversee the University’s Institutional Research function, including data generation, conducting surveys, monitoring and evaluation of the University’s Strategic Plan and annual Scorecard.
  • Oversee the University’s participation in reputable regional and global university rankings.

    Qualifications
  • Masters degree in relevant field.
  • Proven success in fundraising/development and demonstrable participation in regional and international fundraising/development forums, such as the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education (CASE).
  • 15 years of relevant experience, with
    8 of them in senior management.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and use of prospect databases.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Skills and Competencies
  • Analytical and quantitative skills
    Organizational skills
  • Management skills
  • Excellent communication and marketing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
  • Administrative and leadership experience preferably in an accredited institution of higher education.

    How to Apply
  • Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to jobs@usiu.ac.ke by Thursday, 31st October 2019.
  • Director Administration,
  • United States International University - Africa
  • P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke
  • www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs
  • For more information and job application details, see; United States International University Director Jobs in Kenya

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