Job Opportunities

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, TEACHING & LEARNING

VACANCY NO: DVCTL/AA01/2025

The University of Botswana (UB), a state- owned tertiary education institution, invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, Academic Administration Services in the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.

The Director, Academic Administration Services is responsible for developing, planning and coordinating the academic administration services function which embraces coordination, implementation, and review of academic policy, overseeing the academic structure, as well as student recruitment, admissions, enrolment, scheduling, records, examinations and related administrative services; providing centralized academic administrative support to all Faculties of the University, its affiliated and associated institutions.

Key Performance Areas;

1. Strategy and Policy
2. Student Recruitment and Admissions
3. Student Assessments and Examination
4. Student Records, Graduation and Certification
5. Timetabling and Scheduling
6. Customer and Stakeholder Experience
7. People Management
8. Financial Management 
9. Risk Management and Compliance

Position Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications; applicant must have attained;

1. A Masters’ degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
2. A PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage

Experience:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) of which should have been at middle management level.
2. Higher Education work experience is preferred 

Professional Registration or license

Member of recognized professional body. 

Other requirements

1. Strong understanding of academic policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
2. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
3. Proficiency in data analysis and technology systems used in academic administration.

Remuneration: University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and submit three (3) names of individuals willing to submit references directly to the university.

Send your applications to: The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3554507/5656. E-mail: tabanem@ub.ac.bw  

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 310/303 at Block 108 (Third floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 14th April 2025