Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in Grade 9 or at a comparable position.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Social Sciences/Business Studies in relevant area or its equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Must possess relevant professional qualifications.
• Must be Computer Literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain list and documentation of student admission, registration, credit transfers, deferment and resumption of studies.
• Prepare details applicants for admission for consideration by the Admission Committee.
• Process of student registration,
• Prepare guidelines on student orientation and participating in all aspects of student’s orientation.
• Ensure compliance to University admission criteria and processes in all campuses.
• Maintain of accurate students’ database.
• Update student nominal roll.
• Prepare student enrolment list every semester/trimester for submission to Deans Committee
• Advise the marketing department on programmes to be advertised.
• Marketing of University programs.
• Prepare summaries of applicants and their grades.
• Maintenance of student records.
• Plan and organization of the convocation ceremonies.
• In liaison with Finance office update and fees structure and compliance with policy guidelines on fee payments and class size
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor