Dean of Students - Strategic Leader for Student Success

University of KwaZulu-Natal; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the fixed‑term post of Dean of Students in the Teaching and Learning Division. The Dean will provide strategic leadership for the University’s student affairs and support services portfolio, aligning initiatives with teaching and learning priorities and student wellbeing.

Reporting to the Deputy‑Vice‑Chancellor, the Dean will lead student engagement, retention, progression and completion, coordinate support services, strengthen referral

Qualifications

• PhD/Doctoral qualification in an appropriate field.
• Ten years of relevant experience, of which at least five years must be in a higher education environment.
• At least three years’ senior managerial experience within the higher education sector.
• Evidence of ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in support of student success.
• Evidence of involvement in conflict management and student disciplinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the University’s student affairs and support services portfolio.
• Lead development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Division’s strategy, policies, and programmes.
• Strengthen integration of academic and non‑academic support throughout the student journey.
• Contribute to student engagement, retention, progression and completion.
• Coordinate responsive student support services and strengthen referral mechanisms.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Conflict management

People management

Education

PhD/Doctoral qualification

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the fixed‑term post of Dean of Students in the Teaching and Learning Division. The Dean will provide strategic leadership for the University’s student affairs and support services portfolio, aligning initiatives with teaching and learning priorities and student wellbeing.

Reporting to the Deputy‑Vice‑Chancellor, the Dean will lead student engagement, retention, progression and completion, coordinate support services, strengthen referral