Student Research Coordinator at Strathmore Business School

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In our endeavour to transform leadership in Africa in the 21st Century, Strathmore Business School (SBS) has taken the responsibility of influencing leadership of public and private sectors in the continent. This we believe is our overarching mission at SBS; Service to Society through the development of international executive business management and leadership programs. Since its inception in , and coming at a time when the world and Africa face extraordinary challenges, SBS’s mission to develop transformative business leaders is even more relevant. The bewildering rate of change in new ethical and governance challenges increases the demand for great ethical leaders with a passion for excellence. Such leaders will make wise decisions that balance short-term considerations with the achievement of long-term objectives. All this, while playing out in a globalised environment, demands that the leaders are not only aware of their local challenges, but are also prepared to fight it out in an international arena, both in the East African region and beyond. By the use of globally tried and tested teaching methodology using case studies, using both local and international faculty, while at the same time partnering with local industry experts who draw and localize the experiences on the ground, we ensure that our programs foster a culture of continuous learning. SBS has recently been ranked third in the Webometrics ranking of b-schools in Africa which, for a young business school like ours, is really a reflection of our commitment to excel and surpass older and more established institutions in the continent. Welcome to our website where you will find full details of our programmes, faculty, research, alumni, our partners and associations as well as our advisory board.

JOB PURPOSE: 

To perform administrative duties regarding planning, coordinating, and executing graduate students’ research submissions to ensure proposal and final defenses are organized and held in a timely manner, feedback to students provided within the set timelines, and managing all stakeholders involved in this process in an efficient and effective manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To co-ordinate Academic dissertation Proposal Presentations and Final defenses in liaison with the Director, Graduate Programmes, To co-ordinate scheduling and executing periodic research clinics in liaison with the Director, Graduate Programmes In liaison with Program Leads and Faculty-in-charge of student research, identify the support needs of students to enable them to complete their dissertations and devise interventions necessary. Responsible for monitoring of completion rates for students’ dissertations In liaison with Program Leads, be responsible for the allocation of Supervisors to the Masters students and the organization of supervisor meetings on a needs basis (this will include identifying supervisors both internal and external), In conjunction with Program Leads, identify capacity development needs of supervisors and devise appropriate responses. Prepare and submit periodic reports on student research performance. Prepare claims for payment of Internal and External supervisors, panelists, and examiners. Attend faculty meetings organized by SBS, Be available for such other duties, of temporary nature, as may be assigned from time to time by the Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs or Director, Graduate Programmes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related course with a minimum of Second Upper Class Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience. Team player, with ability to work with different departments within the institution as well as with individuals at various levels. Strong interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Creative, collaborative with an eye for detail.