African Leadership University

Student Life Manager

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Posted on: 
July 1, 2025

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning and Leadership

  • Lead the strategic planning of all non-academic activities, ensuring alignment with academic objectives and enhancing the overall student experience.
  • Provide visionary leadership for the Student Life team, fostering a high-performance culture that prioritises student engagement, wellness, and support.
  • Oversee the Student Representative Council and all student representatives, ensuring effective student governance, advocacy, and constructive representation of the student voice.

Community Building and Events

  • Design and implement engaging community programs and events that promote a vibrant campus culture and a sense of belonging.
  • Collaborate with the Academic Team and other departments to create integrated programs that enrich the educational experience and encourage cross-functional partnerships.

Data, Reporting, and Compliance

  • Establish, monitor and report key metrics for non-academic programs, ensuring data-driven decision-making to continually improve the student experience.
  • Ensure adherence to university-wide policies and procedures in compliance with the Higher Education Council and other regulatory bodies.

Student Wellness and Financial Support

  • Develop and oversee wellness programs that address physical, emotional, and mental well-being, collaborating with internal and external partners as needed.
  • Manage student financial aid support processes, providing guidance on available resources and ensuring equitable access to financial support services.

Student Conduct and Integrity

  • Oversee the Disciplinary Committee and Integrity Board, ensuring processes uphold community standards and maintain a positive and fair campus environment.
  • Act as the primary contact for non-academic student-related issues, offering guidance on matters of student conduct, welfare, and advocacy.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the Academic Team, Operations, Guest Relations, and external community partners, to holistically support student needs.
  • Represent the university at official events, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and external partners.

Vendor & Budget Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant vendors and service providers. Negotiate and manage vendor contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).
  • Oversee vendor performance by establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

  • Manage, organize, and mentor the Student Life professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment and elevating the level of delivery and output of the team.

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