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Nicholas Mwaura K.

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Proven Administrator, Sustainable Development Expert, Global Employability Award Winner, Teacher, Lecturer, Student Life, Alumni Relations, Quality Assurance, and Blended/Online Learning.

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About

 Quality Assurance  Online Teaching, Monitoring and Supervision  Blended Learning  Student Affairs  Monitoring and Evaluation  Education for Sustainable Development  Educational Leadership, administration and management  Educational Research  Alumni relations  Resource mobilisation/Fundraising

Location

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Language

English, Swahili, Kikuyu/Gikuyu

Timezone

Africa/Addis_Ababa

Levels

Elementary
Middle School
High School
College/University
Professional

Education

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

2005 - 2007
Master of Education, Administration and Planning, Administration and Planning
Education Leadership, Management, Planning and Administration .

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)

2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Education, English and Literature
Qualified Teacher of English and Literature.

Work Experience

Riara University

September 2017 - present
Dean of Students and Ag. Director Quality Assurance
SEPTEMBER 2017: Dean of Students at Riara University Duties as Dean of Students are: – Providing proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal and social development -Directing Career and Employability Programmes to support Students and Alumni – Ensuring that students have adequate resources and support to be successful in their learning environment – Coordinating additional services for students e.g. financial aid, housing, and health services – Serving as a point of information for students and responding to students' needs – Supervising various campus programs and serving as a liaison between RU administration and student organizations, such as RUSA. – Initiating, supporting and managing social programs – Orientation events for incoming students – Coordinating transfer services specifically for international students – Encouraging academic success and monitoring students – Managing the office budget – Developing office policies regarding student life program development – Staying up to date on relevant student resources and work directly with students. – Handling disciplinary issues, appeals, very sensitive personal information, and all manner of conflict. Duties as Director Quality Assurance: – Providing proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of Total Quality Management in Academic, Administrative and other non-academic spheres in the University. – Driving the process of developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures in the University. – Conducting monitoring and evaluation to receive feedback for continual improvement. – Training Staff and Stakeholders on Quality Assurance. – Ensuring proper documentation – Ensuring Regular Audits to maintain Quality – Ensure Corrective actions are taken to address nonconformity

At the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA )

October 2007 - August 2017
Lecturer/Senior Administrator/Alumni Officer
AUGUST 2016: Lecturer/Senior Administrator at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Job Title: Lecturer/Alumni Officer Responsibilities: Lecturer in the Main Campus Lang’ata (Faculty of Education); Directing and managing all CUEA alumni relations and coordinating, supporting and guiding the CUEA Alumni Association (CUEA-AA). JUNE 2015 - JULY 2016: Coordinator Undergraduate Studies in Education (UGSE), Teaching Practice (TP), Examinations and School Focussed (SF) CUEA GABA Campus, Eldoret.. JAN. 2015 TO JUNE: Lecturer Faculty of Education/Campus Registrar, CUEA GABA Campus, Eldoret. Special Advancement Advisor and Member of Campus Advancement Committee JAN. 2008 TO DEC. 2014: Senior Administrator at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Job Title: Alumni Officer Responsibilities: Directing and managing all CUEA alumni relations and coordinating, supporting and guiding the CUEA Alumni Association (CUEA-AA). -Directing Career and Employability Programmes to support Students and Alumni 2007 to 2008 JAN: Job Title and Institution: The Project Officer and Alumni Officer at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Responsibilities: 1) Sourcing donors, establishing links, building rapport and Writing fundraising proposals 2) Monitoring and evaluating the CUEA strategic plan

Precious Blood Kilungu Girls High School, Lukenya School and Maasai Group of Schools

January 2003 - August 2007
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATION
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATION 2003-2007: Teacher in Precious Blood Girls (2003&2004); Lukenya Boys (2005); Maasai Group of Schools (2007) Responsibilities: teaching English and Literature and Administrative support. Patron Rangers (Precious Blood Kilungu) YCS and Young Writers Club ( Lukenya and Precious Blood Kilungu) Timetabler ( Maasai Schools). Editor Precious Blood Journal.