Dean of Students – Student Welfare Lead

About the role

The Dean of Students will lead all aspects of student welfare at Mount Kenya University, ensuring a supportive environment for academic and non‑academic development. This senior management position reports to senior university leadership and works closely with deans, student bodies, and external agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate all matters related to student welfare, including health, accommodation, and catering services.
• Advise the Senate on student welfare policies and promote dialogue between students and university administration.
• Oversee co‑curricular activities such as sports, drama, music, and community outreach programmes.
• Promote student discipline, act as liaison with law courts and security agencies, and enforce the student association constitution.
• Prepare and manage budgets and work plans for student welfare initiatives.
• Serve as Returning Officer for Student Council elections, ensuring fair and peaceful campaigns.
• Facilitate communication with student clubs, societies, and governing bodies to foster cohesion.
• Provide secretariat services to student councils and periodically review the strategic student welfare plan.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant field with a minimum of three years’ experience in a comparable senior academic‑administrative role, or
• Master’s degree in Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Hospitality Management or a related area with at least three years’ experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Computer literacy is essential.