Pro Vice-Chancellor (Corporate)

Overview

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor Corporate (PVCC) supports the Vice Chancellor in providing strategic direction and leadership to the University. The PVCC ensures effective support services for the governance, management and administration of the Faculties, Schools, Centres and Institutes and ensures high-quality support services for the efficient and effective management of the University.

The PVCC is a key Senior Executive Office within the University’s senior management team and is critical to the effective functioning of the University’s Corporate Strategy. The PVCC provides strategic leadership on key issues and oversees the work of key Directors and Managers responsible for progressing both the technical and corporate services and outcomes of the University. The PVCC has specific responsibilities for the direction, leadership and strategic oversight of key corporate areas.

Functional Relationships
InternalExternal
University CouncilUniversity business partners
Vice ChancellorUniversity stakeholders
Deans, Directors and ManagersUniversity community
Various University CommitteesNon-Government Organizations
Staff AssociationsDonor partners
StaffInternational Embassy’s

Services Offered by Pro Vice-Chancellor Corporate

  1. Take a leadership role in the formulation of strategic and corporate plans and to ensure that such plans have forward-looking and realistic goals and objectives that can be achieved successfully by the University;
  2. Advise and ensure that the respective directors and managers in the corporate services align their plans and activities to the University’s overall Strategic Plan;
  3. Provide strategic leadership, administrative management and development of the University’s corporate policies, guidelines and plans;
  4. Provide direction, advice, and support in developing the infrastructure and facilities of the University;
  5. Provide direction, advice and support in ensuring that the University expands its revenue base through investment and commercial activities;
  6. Provide direction, advice and support on the ongoing development of information and communication technology of the University;
  7. Work in collaboration with key departments including Institutional Planning, Property Facilities and Projects and, Finance on all project related activities within the University to ensure that these activities are accomplished according to plans;
  8. Ensure that the University properties, facilities, staff, students and visitors are always secure about their presence on SINU properties;\
  9. Work with the Government and stakeholders to ensure that SINU interests are protected and advanced in developments and activities relating to national development interests;
  10. Work to implement the University’s Technology, Industrial and Commercial Park;
  11. Ensure that the Arts Village becomes a vibrant entity of SINU;
  12. Provide direction, advice and support in promoting and marketing the activities, programmes and achievements of the University;
  13. Provide direction, advice and support in establishing and developing a range of on-campus services to staff and students;
  14. Assist in providing advice to the University in relation to establishing, developing maintaining collaborative links with industry and stakeholders;
  15. Promote and maintain a collegial culture within the University;
  16. Ensure the existence of ‘best employer’ practice and ensure equal employment opportunities thereby attracting, developing and retaining high caliber staff;
  17. Provide strategic leadership to promote and ensure prudent and effective utilization of University resources to achieve university objectives and ensure both legal and regulatory compliance;
  18. Ensure sound financial management through best practice in budgeting, monitoring, control and reporting systems, and in compliance with the University’s Finance Policies;
  19. Provide annual appraisal reports of the Directors and Managers in the Corporate Services Departments;
  20. Ensure proper reporting and accountability through the Vice Chancellor to the University Council in relation to corporate services

Dr William Parairato

Here’s an edited version of the bio for clarity and flow: --- Dr. [Full Name] brings a wealth of experience in corporate governance, management, and education to his role as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Corporate) at Solomon Islands National University (SINU). He earned a Ph.D. in Management and Public Administration with distinction from the University of the South Pacific (USP) in March 2020. His academic credentials also include a Master of Management from Massey University, New Zealand, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Public Administration from USP. Dr. Parairato began his career in 1996 as a Lecturer in Business Studies at the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education (SICHE), now SINU. Over the years, he has held numerous senior leadership roles in both public and private sectors. These include serving as the Manager of Administration at the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) and Acting General Manager for the West Are’Are Constituency Shipping Community Company. In these roles, he provided strategic leadership, spearheaded institutional reforms, and ensured operational sustainability across various sectors. From 2017 to 2019, Dr. Parairato served as Managing Director of Frontier Consulting Services, overseeing consultancy projects in business and public administration. He provided expert guidance in corporate governance and management across the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region. His professional contributions are complemented by a strong focus on finance, personnel management, and institutional development. Dr. Parairato’s passion for teaching and mentoring is evident throughout his career. He has designed and delivered training programs emphasizing capacity building, human resource development, and corporate governance. In his academic roles at USP and SICHE, he has educated and inspired future leaders in business, economics, and management. With his extensive background and dedication, Dr. Parairato continues to contribute to the growth of institutions and governance systems, advancing the development of the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Corporate

 

Dr. William Parairato brings a wealth of experience in corporate governance, management, and education to his role as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Corporate) at Solomon Islands National University (SINU). He earned a Ph.D. in Management and Public Administration with distinction from the University of the South Pacific (USP) in March 2020. His academic credentials also include a Master of Management from Massey University, New Zealand, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Public Administration from USP.

Dr. Parairato began his career in 1996 as a Lecturer in Business Studies at the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education (SICHE), now SINU. Over the years, he has held numerous senior leadership roles in both public and private sectors. These include serving as the Manager of Administration at the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) and Acting General Manager for the West Are’Are Constituency Shipping Community Company. In these roles, he provided strategic leadership, spearheaded institutional reforms, and ensured operational sustainability across various sectors.

From 2017 to 2019, Dr. Parairato served as Managing Director of Frontier Consulting Services, overseeing consultancy projects in business and public administration. He provided expert guidance in corporate governance and management across the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region. His professional contributions are complemented by a strong focus on finance, personnel management, and institutional development.

Dr. Parairato’s passion for teaching and mentoring is evident throughout his career. He has designed and delivered training programs emphasizing capacity building, human resource development, and corporate governance. In his academic roles at USP and SICHE, he has educated and inspired future leaders in business, economics, and management.

With his extensive background and dedication, Dr. Parairato continues to contribute to the growth of institutions and governance systems, advancing the development of the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region.

 

PVCC OFFICE STAFF

Terere Aaron
Pro Vice-Chancellor Corporate Executive Officer

Bachelor of Commerce  (Major in Human Resource Management & Management Public Administration)

University of the South Pacific (USP)