Koi’mata Kiki (Academic Dean) Position

Key roles and responsibilities

1. Responsible for the academic quality and integrity of all academic programmes of the University;
2. Responsible for ensuring all academic assessments and criteria aligned to the University vision;
3. Responsible for both the academic programmes and institutional accreditation of the University in collaboration with the Registrar;
4. Coordinates and manages the university’s toloa (student) registration and enrolment system, safekeeping of toloa academic records, and oversee the maintenance of their records, including enrolment, grades, transcripts, and graduation status;
5. Oversight of the production and approval process for all new academic programmes and courses for the University;
6. Fundraise for grants to strengthen academic developments and quality assurance;
7. Responsible for international recognition and accreditation of all University programmes;
8. Responsible for all international joint academic programmes;
9. Responsible for initiation and approval of all academic prizes for the University;
10. Oversee all examination processes and procedures of the University;
11. Be responsible for the oversight of Toloa (Student) Services & Support;
12. Oversee the development and academic quality of the University library;
13. Responsible for the Online Distance e-Learning services of the University;
14. Report to the Uli (Executive Board) through the Pou Tu’uloto (Academic Board) on academic matters, academic issues, and academic developments;
15. Responsible for organizing the approval and awarding of all academic degrees and certificates;
16. Responsible for the development and implementation of the annual Academic Handbook;
17. Responsible for the production, review, and safeguarding of all Academic policies and data;
18. Responsible for all academic admission processes and procedures of the University;
19. Reporting to and advising the Pou Tu’uloto and the Manu Folau (Vice Chancellor) on all academic matters, of administration including, registration, assessment, and the future development of academic programmes.
20. Act as the Deputy Chair of the Pou Tu’uloto (Academic Board);
21. Responsible in dealing with all academic misconduct matters throughout the University;
22. Establish and oversee appropriate systems of Toloa academic mentoring of completion rates;
23. Perform any other task required by the Manu Folau (Vice Chancellor).
24. Report to the Manu Folau (Vice Chancellor)

Required Qualifications & Experience:

1. Holds a PhD degree from an internationally recognised higher education institution
2. Well-grounded in values-based education
3. Minimum ten (10) years in executive senior management positions in University level.
4. Minimum ten (10) years of academic deanship and programme accreditation position in tertiary and/or university level
5. Minimum ten (10) years of teaching experience and research supervision in university level
6. Minimum ten (10) years of creating and reviewing academic policies, ordinances, and organizational cultures
7. Proof of successful grants application valued at $350,000.00 Fiji Dollars.
8. Proof of work in the fields of decolonial studies and/or indigenous studies and methodologies
9. Proof of work in holistic communities-based approaches to learning with some emphasis on justice-oriented pedagogies and transformative education
10. Good and quality track record of academic research and publication with international recognition
11. Commitment towards disadvantaged people and grassroot indigenous communities
12. Passionate to promote the ‘Whole of Life’ vision of the University

Aspired:

1. Readiness to work in an ecumenical environment with multiple denominational and faith traditions and diverse cultural backgrounds
2. Open minded and flexible to cultural difference in particular to indigenous cultures
3. Good knowledge about the following:

• Ecumenism in the Pacific
• Diverse Pacific cultures and traditions
• Issues in the Pacific region.
• Advocacy for justice in the Pacific region

1. Readiness to work in a team with people of different cultural and religious background and nationalities.