Executive Director - Administration & Human Resources

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development or a related field.

Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Should have a broad knowledge of the laws and policies governing University Education in Kenya.

Proven ability to lead and manage teams, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and drive results in a complex organizational environment.

Licensed Member of a relevant professional body in good standing.

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Human Resource Professional or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in adminitration, human resource or a related field, preferably in a higher education setting.

Capacity for innovation, creativity and adaptability to respond to changing needs, technologies and best practices in administration and human resources within higher education.

Demonstrated expertise in human resource management including recruitment, employee relations, performance management and compliance.

Demostrated leadership experience in financial management and budget oversight preferably within a complex academic institution or similar organization.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and best practices related to employment, labour relations, and administrative operations.

Job Responsibilities

Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, managers, vendors, government agencies, and community partners.

Coach, mentor, and develop team members, empowering them to contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

Collaborate with the finance function and other stakeholders to develop and manage budgets for administrative and human resources functions.

Contribute to the development and implementation of the University’s strategic plans, goals, and initiatives, particularly in areas related to administration and human resources.

Demonstrated leadership experience in financial management and budget oversight, preferably within a complex academic institution or similar organization;

Develop and implement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and optimize resource utilization across the organization.

Develop and implement initiatives to foster employee engagement, morale, and professional growth, and support organizational change and development efforts.

Encourage innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the administrative and HR departments, and recognize and reward outstanding performance and contributions.

Ensure alignment of administrative activities with the University strategic goals and performance measures, and monitor performance against established performance targets.

Ensure alignment of human resources activities with the University goals and performance measures, and monitor performance against established performance targets.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to administrative operations.

Ensure effective communication and information-sharing within the organization, keeping stakeholders informed of key developments, policies, and initiatives.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue generation, and efficiency improvements and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and organizational effectiveness, and implement strategies to enhance overall performance and productivity.

Industries:Higher Education

Function: Admin and Back office