Wabag Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Description

The University provides a variety of activities, programs, and services to support and complement the academic offerings and to expand the total growth of the student. The various components of the co-curricular program relate to the University’s motto, vision, mission, core values and educational philosophy by contributing to the cultural, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of students. The student development philosophy underlying these activities and services focuses on the personal growth and education of the student and is based on the premise that all students have the right to develop to their full potential.


The Office of the Vice President of Student Administrative Services will assist students to embrace Innovative University of Enga motto, vision and mission and celebrate IUE’s commitment to equipping students, coaches, and staff to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s core values.


The Office of the Vice President of Student Administrative Services is to address specific to students needs and interests. Here are the main responsibilities for student services-academic institution and student services-students.

The Vice President of Student Administrative Services, who reports to the President, is the chief student affairs officer directing and supervising all student–related non- academic programs, functions, and services outside the classroom. The Vice President of Student Administrative Services is charged with the care, safety and development of students outside the classroom. Her/his role is to facilitate meaningful, inclusive, holistic, and broad-based student experiences that enhance the academic experience and contribute to student success. The Division Student Administrative Services facilitates opportunities for students to interact with others, develop social skills, and become leaders in a global environment. The Vice President engages with the local and broader communities for the benefit of the student experience.

The Vice President for Students Administrative Services reports directly to the President. The Vice President for Students Administrative Services sets the direction for Student Services programs and activities that enhance opportunities for students to succeed. The Vice President for Students Administrative Services supervises the Student Services staff in implementing those Student Services programs and activities.


The Vice President for Students and Administrative Affairs provides leadership and direction to the Innovative University of Enga ’s students affairs through policy formulation, development and implementation to ensure accountability and responsibility for efficient and effective compliance with State laws and the University rules, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.


He/she is the chief student-personnel officer of the University and advises the President on all matters pertaining to non-academic student life. The Vice President serves as the senior executive officer responsible for providing leadership and general management of units in the division.







Requirements

  • Minimum Master’s Degree preferable PhD from an accredited University.
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience that includes supervision of multiple student service programs.
  • A demonstrated sensitivity in working with people with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities.
  • Ability to work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the University goal of integrating instruction and student services as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.
  • Ability to exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
  • Knowledge of the motto, vision and mission of the Innovative University of Enga.
 
 
  • Knowledge of theories of student development as they relate to the adult learner, understanding of organizational systems and their contribution to student success.
  • Ability to interpret State laws to the campus population; effective oral and written communication with students, staff, and the community.
  • Ability to make informed decisions using data from the IUE’s integrated system of record.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with the Vice President Academic Affairs, other Vice President, and all other appropriate staff in support of the student services and instructional programs.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees.
  • An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive University community philosophy, motto, vision, mission and objectives.
  • Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
  • Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the University.


Bonuses

To be discussed during interview.

Benefits

Grade 22
IUE BASIC SALARY : K267, 960 . 00

Responsibilities

  • Advises the President of the University on matters related to student services.
  • Oversees all areas of Student Services and provides leadership for and oversight of the development, management, assessment, and quality improvement, including student recruitment, enrolment management, admissions, placement/testing, orientation, registration and records, financial aid, retention, student activities, student organizations, career development, counselling, due process, and other information as requested by the President.
  • Advises and consults with other Vice Presidents to ensure collaborative and efficient practices are in place to serve students, faculty, and staff in order to fulfil the vision, mission and objectives of Innovative University of Enga.
  • Establishes and maintains positive community relations that contribute to the University’s ability to fulfil its vision, mission and objectives.
  • Develop student service programs and services that reach out to underrepresented groups and meet the diverse needs of the IUE student body.
  • Provides Student Services leadership for off-campus e-learning centres.
  • Ensure that students enrolled in the virtual campus and off-campus centres can conveniently access student services.
 
 
  • Build efficient student services systems within the University that emphasize student’s care service and ensure that the needs of all IUE students are met.
  • Serve as the University’s student conduct officer and adjudicate student disciplinary matters.
  • Interpret and administer the Student Code of Conduct and recommend policies and procedures to the President to ensure that students are treated respectfully and equitably in all aspects of their University experience.
  • Act as an advocate for student concerns/issues and as an agent in promoting positive institutional change.
  • Monitor legal compliance issues, and facilitate due process procedures to ensure an environment conducive to the educational process.
  • Responsible for the University’s annual graduation ceremony.
  • Recommend policies and procedures to the President that will improve student life, promote learning, and provide students with appropriate support.
  • Collaborates with Pastoral Care Team to interpret and uphold the student code of conduct policies and procedures as it relates to the University.
  • Provides supervision and counsel regarding student activities, the Student Representative Council, and related functions.
  • Lead the operational planning, budget, assessment, and continuous improvement processes for Student Services.
  • Develops and administers the Student Services annual budget in collaboration with the Vice President of University Administration and staff.
  • Collaborates with the Vice President of University Administration in the procurement of external funding for Student Services programs and services to enhance Student Services.
  • Actively participates in the IUE Pastoral Care Team, as required
  • Provides leadership for and oversees reporting for Student Services.
  • Remains current and competent in technology as related to Student Services and Student Services functions.
  • Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
  • The Vice President for Students Administrative Services supervises all units within the Division and is supervised by the President of the University.