STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT – (1 POST, KWEKWE CAMPUS) & (1 POST, ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 

POST D: STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT – (1 POST, KWEKWE CAMPUS) & (1 POST, ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS)

JOB SUMMARY

Midlands State University is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Student Development Assistant to join the dynamic Student Affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting student success, enhancing campus life, and contributing to the personal and academic growth of students.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• A first degree in Business studies, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field aligned to student support, development, welfare, and engagement functions.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ post-qualification working experience in a university or Tertiary Institution Student Affairs, with demonstrable exposure to student support services, student leadership, wellness, co-curricular activities, or student engagement programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and supporting student programmes, leadership development initiatives, student clubs, associations, or extracurricular activities within a university or tertiary institution setting.
• Proven ability to engage and work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, providing support that promotes student success, inclusion, wellbeing, and holistic development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact professionally with students, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, coordination, report writing, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Student Development Officer.
• Assist the Student Development Officer in implementing Student Engagement & Support.
• Provide advisory and guidance services to students for out-of-classroom activities.
• Assist in the administration of Campus Events and student activities.
• Assist with planning transport, accommodation, risk assessment, and supervision for student trips and aligned university events.
• Ensure proper record-keeping for regalia, equipment, and logistics used for student activities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and handle responsibilities effectively.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  

Closing date for applications is 22 June 2026.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.