Job Description

Zetech University

Vacancy Advertisement: Literacy and Writing Coordinator

Job Ref: ZU/10/25/148

Zetech University is a premier University offering exceptional learning to thousands of students from Kenya and beyond.

We offer programmes in Information Technology, Business, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Development studies, Education, Communication and Media Studies.

Our Mission is to provide holistic education by promoting excellence in research, integrating innovation and technology in learning with the aim of developing well rounded citizens to impact the social, political and economic world.

In line with our commitment to bring on board qualified, skilled and motivated team members, we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Literacy and Writing Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Department, the position holder will among others be responsible for:

• Establish and run the reading, Writing and Learning Center.


• Create a supportive writing and reading environment in which mainly students can receive advice, guidance and constructive assistance with written tasks, assignments and other forms of writing.


• Empower students as writers, fostering their knowledge and skills in development, organization, style, and structure.


• Ensure the center has the necessary resources that are needed to assist the students operate in an environment that helps them to effectively write and read and practice the same.


• Provide support, feedback and advice for the students in the areas of both writing and reading to enable them communicate effectively.


• Deliver the course content to the students as expected and offer consultations to communication skills students.


• Supervise the writing projects for the students and offer necessary mentorship as need be.

Qualification Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Communication from an accredited and recognized university.


• 2 years of teaching experience at university level.


• Computer literate with capability in emails, excel, word etc.


• Excellent Communication, reading and writing skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving and organizational skills.


• Knowledge of the national and international communication and writing trends.


• Good analytical and reporting skills.


• Knowledge and understanding of CUE requirements, standards and guidelines.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications to vacancies@zetech.ac.ke quoting ONLY the job reference number (e.g., Job Ref: ZU/10/25/xxx) on the subject line and; indicating their current and expected salary on their application letter, not later than 30th October 2021.

Due to the large number of applications expected, kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ZETECH UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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