Administration and Development Vice President

The Office of the Vice President for Administration and Development is responsible to the President, implementing both short and long-term plans aligned with the university’s strategic goals, while fostering teamwork to achieve the university’s vision.

The Vice President office at the university oversees resource management and student services, coordinating with executive offices under it to deliver effective services for students and the broader community. Its aim is to foster a conducive teaching-learning environment, which is central to the office’s mission.

The Office of Vice President for Administration and Development manages the university’s finances, procurement, facilities, and student services, focusing on efficient financial management, empowering human resources, and proper administration of procurement and property.

The vice president’s office is tasked with managing co-curricular activities, employee matters such as employment and promotions, and grievance handling per Civil Service laws. It ensures adequate service provision, including vehicle allocation and maintenance management for university properties. The office also focuses on student accommodation, food, health care, and recreational services, while promoting multiculturalism, equity, and support for students with special needs and the students’ union.

The administration and development vice president office aims to facilitate and oversee infrastructure management, campus beautification, and the equitable distribution of resources. It plans and implements programs aligned with university policies to enhance business opportunities and coordinates services for management and academic departments, ensuring efficient operations in line with the university’s main functions.

The University aims to enhance its infrastructure and accommodation services for postgraduate students at low cost, improve learning resources, and boost staff retention. Plans include implementing automated systems for efficient service delivery and establishing a performance evaluation system to promote good governance and leadership. Additionally, the University seeks to diversify and generate income from external resources in the coming years.

The office welcomes suggestions to improve service quality and transparency, highlighting the importance of trustworthy leadership and efficient service delivery in education. It invites collaboration from all community levels and partners to achieve the university’s mission and vision, ensuring a peaceful teaching-learning environment.

Ibsa Ahmed, (PhD)

Vice President for Administration and Development

Oda Bultum University