Job Description
DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT & MARKETING
KeMU/VC/DUAM/1/1/2023
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Director of University Advancement & Marketing is
responsible for fundraising, alumni outreach, marketing, partnerships and collaborations.
Duties and responsibilities
i. Support the university in the implementation of the Strategic Plan in the key
priority areas related to university advancement;
ii. Work with the Senior Management team in fundraising for university operations
and development;
iii. Build and maintain strong strategic linkages with the industry, research
organizations, foundations and development partners;
iv. Develop opportunities for exchange programmes for staff and students;
v. Spearhead marketing activities;
vi. Provide leadership, direction, and coordination to strengthen and expand the
services provided by University Advancement Office;
vii. Spearhead the internationalization agenda of the University;
viii. Monitor and create database for university resource mobilization opportunities
and position the university strategically;
ix. Strategically align available resources that best leverage the talent and tools
necessary to reach resource mobilization goals;
x. Build, manage, and steward a strong relationships with the University alumni;
xi. Build strong collaborative partnerships and networks and maintain regular
communications with all stakeholders;
Qualifications and Skills
i. Must be a PhD holder (preferably Marketing and Resource Mobilization) from a
recognized institution;
ii. Must have at least three (3) years work experience in a recognized University or its
equivalent, research institution or related organization; experience in marketing and
fundraising shall be added advantage;
iii. Should have ability to lead, guide, coordinate and facilitate fundraising, marketing,
outreach and collaboration activities;
iv. Should demonstrate skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
v. Should demonstrate ability to spearhead the internationalization of the university;
vi. Should have proven record of working with financiers and development partners;
vii. Should have experience in grant writing and evidence of funded projects and
initiatives;
viii. Should have proven networking and collaborative ability;
ix. The candidate should be fully compliant with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya