🎓 WUA Vacancy: Executive Director, Student Experience & Success

The Women’s University in Africa (WUA), an institution founded on the mandate of addressing gender disparity and fostering equity in university education, invites applications for the high-level position of Executive Director, Student Experience & Success.

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This role is situated within the Student Affairs Department and is designed for a dynamic leader capable of driving institutional strategy while ensuring a holistic, student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for bridging the gap between academic success and administrative excellence, ensuring that every student at WUA has the resources and support to thrive.

📊 Vacancy Information Summary

Detail	Information
🏢 Organization	Women’s University in Africa (WUA)
💼 Position	Executive Director, Student Experience & Success
📍 Location	Harare, Zimbabwe
🎓 Education	Master’s Degree (PhD preferred)
⏳ Contract	4-Year Fixed Term (Performance-based)
📅 Deadline	30 April 2026

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📋 Key Responsibilities & Scope

The Executive Director will manage a broad portfolio that encompasses both student-facing initiatives and rigorous administrative oversight. Note: The scope of this role includes significant financial and operational management.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Resource Deployment: Managing working capital and deploying financial resources effectively to support student success initiatives.
• Financial Reporting: Producing accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and Board reports for the department.
• Budgetary Leadership: Recommending budgeting parameters and translating departmental strategies into measurable financial metrics.
• Cost Control: Conducting variance analysis and investigations to drive cost control and efficient resource allocation.

Operational & Administrative Leadership

• Audit & Compliance: Coordinating with internal/external auditors and ensuring that all departmental activities meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Policy Development: Reviewing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and finance policies with Executive approval.
• Tax & Statutory Duty: Overseeing departmental tax computations and ensuring timely statutory submissions.
• Project Management: Delivering financial input and strategic reporting for special university projects as assigned.

Team & Student Success Management

• Performance Management: Leading, training, and mentoring the finance and student affairs teams through recruitment, supervision, and appraisals.
• Capital Oversight: Reviewing capital expenditure proposals to ensure they offer maximum value to the student experience.

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🎓 Qualifications, Experience & Attributes

WUA is seeking a strategic leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education and organizational transformation.

• Academic Credentials: An earned Master’s degree in Education, Higher Education Management, Student Affairs, Counselling, Psychology, or a related Management discipline. A PhD is a significant advantage.
• Leadership Experience: A minimum of five (5) years in higher education, with at least three (3) years at a senior leadership level (Student Affairs, Institutional Strategy, or Student Success).
• Core Competencies: * Proven capability in change management and organizational transformation.
  • Expertise in student engagement frameworks and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Data-driven decision-making skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

✉️ How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application as one single PDF file via email. The application should include a cover letter, a detailed CV (with three referees), and certified copies of academic/professional certificates.

• Email Addresses: careers@wua.ac.zw (cc: registrar@wua.ac.zw)
• Physical Address: The Deputy Registrar, 549 Acturus Road, Manresa, Harare.
• Closing Date: 30 April 2026

WUA is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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