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Dean of Students Grade 15 (1 post)   EU/DVC/ARE/2026/0603

The ideal candidate is expected to have a passion for student affairs, a deep commitment to academic excellence and a proven record of accomplishment of managing students’ services in higher educational setting.

Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications:

• An earned PhD degree from a recognized institution
• At least ten (10) years of experience in students’ affairs or a related area, including leadership roles in student services, five (5) of which must be at senior levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Experience in diversity, equity and inclusion in handling students’ affairs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between organs of management of the University and the students
• Manage student counseling and advisory services
• Enforce regulations governing the conduct and discipline of students
• Plan and organize student elections
• Coordinate student financial assistance programmes
• Organize students recreational and sporting activities
• Liaise with the Director of Undergraduate studies and career services regarding career placement of students

Terms of service

The successful candidate shall hold office on a contract period of five (5) years and eligible for reappointment upon satisfactory performance and on mutual agreement

Salary Scale

• Chief Procurement Officer Grade 15 – Kshs.224,631.00 – Kshs.345,816.00
• Dean of Students Grade 15 – Kshs.224,631.00 – Kshs.345,816.00
• Registrar (HCA) Grade 15 – Kshs.224,631.00 – Kshs.345,816.00
• Associate Professor Grade 14 – Kshs.193,182.00 – Kshs.297,403.00
• Senior Lecturer Grade 13 – Kshs.154,739.00 – Kshs.238,221.00
• Chief Security Officer Grade 13 – Kshs.136,171.00 – Kshs.209,636.00
• Lecturer Grade 12 – Kshs.121,928.00 – Kshs.187,710.00
• Tutorial Fellow Grade XI – Kshs.107,872.00 – Kshs.166,072.00
• System Developer Grade XI – Kshs.96,006.00 – Kshs.147,805.00

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should apply as follows:

• (Grade 15 positions, applicants should submit their application letters and attach academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications and curriculum vitae detailing their work experience, current post, names and addresses of three (3) referees to the email address: chair.fhrgp@egerton.ac.ke and copy to: application.vc@egerton.ac.ke
• For the other positions (grades 5-14), the applicants should apply through the recruitment portal https://recruitment.egerton.ac.ke and a send a soft copy (running PDF file) of the application to applications.afp@egerton.ac.ke

All applications must be received not later than Friday, 19th June, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Egerton University is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No physical application will be accepted.