Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 09 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• University of Kigali wishes to recruit Head of International students who will be responsible for marketing, admission and support activities for international students. He/she will oversee the development of strategies to achieve established enrolment goals which include development of correspondence, publications, and application forms for international students. He/she will act as liaison officer between international students and the university stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist students regarding compliance with the policies and procedures, and plans and coordinates special events designed to enhance intercultural awareness within the University and the community.
2. Promote university of Kigali brand keeping track of growth trends;
3. Promote intercultural awareness within the University and the local community by assisting with planning and coordinating special cultural events and activities involving international students;
4. Assist International students in effectively utilizing the resources of the University and providing leadership for the content and administration of the student orientation;
5. Providing assistance to scholars and their dependents in obtaining appropriate non-immigrant status and work authorization.
6. Ensure international student applications and admissions are processed accurately and promptly.
7. Assists international students, faculty, and staff regarding compliance with the University policies and procedures by serving as a liaison between the students and the management
8. Promotes intercultural awareness within the University and the local community by assisting with planning and coordination of special cultural events and activities involving international students.
9. Facilitates the academic and personal success of international students by assisting them in effectively utilizing the resources of the University and providing leadership for the content and administration of the international student orientation.
10. Oversees the provision of assistance to departments, faculty, staff, scholars, follow up on international students’ equivalences.
11. Supports University of Kigali by representing the Division on committees which address
12. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
13. Assist the international students to participate in community engagement activities: Sports, Knowledge sharing with communities, public talks, Community work (Umuganda).

Candidate needed:
1. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public relations or any other relevant qualification from a recognized University. Master degree will be an added advantage
2. Three years of direct experience in a setting up with an international, or culturally diverse, student body.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written skills in English, French and any other international languages.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
In applying for this post, please attach:
• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience in the position; A comprehensive CV; Certified copies of Academic Certificates; Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact. All applications should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor and submitted to recruitment@uok.ac.rw  no later than 21th May, 2023. ONLY Online applications will be accepted
• No application will be considered after the closing date.
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted

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