JOB ADVT: Director, Community Service & Development, UTech

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA
“EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE”

Division of Community Service and Development

VACANCY
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Division of Community Service and Development for the following post:
Director, Community Service & Development – Level 10

The Director of Community Service and Development is responsible for the leadership, coordination and ongoing assessment of the community service and development functions of the University, including establishing a profile worthy of the Mission Statement. Its main roles include: coordinating service-learning activities initiated by academic and non-academic units of the university; directing and evaluating community development activities initiated by the Division of Community Service & Development, identifying the communities in which the University operates and coordinating other community development initiatives emanating from these academic and non-academic units.

Requirements:

The preferred applicant will possess the following:

• Master’s Degree Development Studies, Community Development/Social Work or another appropriate discipline in a recognized tertiary institution.
• Certification in Project Management would be an asset.
• Knowledge of community development locally and internationally.
• Knowledge of the Education Act and the UTech Act.
• Knowledge of UTech’s general policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons from diverse cultures and language groups.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relation skills.
• At least 6 years experience in community development and service including three (3) years of management and administrative responsibilities in a university setting.

Interested applicants seeking a career opportunity who meet the specified requirements are invited to submit applications for consideration to hrm@utech.edu.jm by Tuesday, September 29, 2015 or to:

Acting Senior Director – Human Resources & Administration
University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6
Jamaica. W.I.
Tel: (876) 927-1680-8, ext 2473

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