Job
Title: Dean of
Students
Title: Dean of
Students
Organization: Kyambogo University
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
Vice Chancellor
to:
Vice Chancellor
About
US:
US:
Kyambogo
University is the second largest Public University in Uganda. Since its
formation in 2003, the University has established itself as one of the leading
Universities in Uganda offering a number of academic programmes in line with
vocational education, teacher training, hands-on engineering, special needs
training, social sciences, pure and applied sciences, entrepreneurship and
management that meet the Market remands and development needs of the Country.
The Strategic Focus Areas of the University include: Teaching Learning;
Research, Innovation and Knowledge Generation; Physical Infrastructure,
Facilities and ICT Development; Institutional Development and Strategic
Marketing.
University is the second largest Public University in Uganda. Since its
formation in 2003, the University has established itself as one of the leading
Universities in Uganda offering a number of academic programmes in line with
vocational education, teacher training, hands-on engineering, special needs
training, social sciences, pure and applied sciences, entrepreneurship and
management that meet the Market remands and development needs of the Country.
The Strategic Focus Areas of the University include: Teaching Learning;
Research, Innovation and Knowledge Generation; Physical Infrastructure,
Facilities and ICT Development; Institutional Development and Strategic
Marketing.
Job
Summary:
The Dean of Students will ensure the provision of effective and efficient
administrative services for the welfare and discipline of students in
accordance with the law, University rules and regulations.
Summary:
The Dean of Students will ensure the provision of effective and efficient
administrative services for the welfare and discipline of students in
accordance with the law, University rules and regulations.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In
charge of preparing annual work plans and financial budgets for the Office
of the Dean of Students, halls of residence, sports and games,
entertainment and directing their implementation. - Directing
the supervision and control of the halls of residence and all matters
related to the accommodation of both resident and non-resident students. - Overseeing
the provision of catering, counselling and guidance services and
coordinating student leadership and career development events. - Directing
matters related to the operations of the Students Guild, coordinating,
accrediting and guiding the activities of other student associations in
line with policies and regulations of the University. - Guiding
the Vice Chancellor and other University Managers on matters relating to
student welfare and discipline. - The
incumbent will be overseeing the organisation and management of student
sports, games and recreational activities in line with the university
budgets. - Provide
support in the provision of Secretariat services to Committees managing
student’s affairs. - Managing
and assessing the performance of staff in the Office of the Dean of
Students. - Mentoring,
coaching and counselling staff of the Office of the Dean of Students. - Working
closely with the various religious leaders in support of student’s spiritual
well-being. - Working
closely with University Managers for the delivery of welfare services to
students including health and sanitation. - In
charge of accrediting and advising on student accommodation outside the
University campus and liaising between hostel owners and students for
provision of acceptable services.
Key
Performance Indicators:
Performance Indicators:
- Annual
work plans and financial budgets for the Office of the Dean of Students,
halls of residence, sports and games, health facilities, entertainment
prepared and implemented. - Halls
of residence and all matters related to the accommodation of both resident
and non-resident students managed. - Catering,
counselling and guidance services provided and student leadership and career
development events coordinated. - Students
Guild operations managed and the activities of other student associations
guided. - Advice
to the Vice Chancellor and other University Managers on matters relating
to student welfare and discipline tendered. - Student
sports, games and recreational activities managed. - Secretariat
services to Committees managing student’s affairs provided. - Staff
managed and assessed. - Staff
mentored, coached and counselled. - Religious
leaders involved with students supported. - Student
welfare services provided. - Student
accommodation outside the University campus documented and service
providers lobbied for acceptable services.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in either Education Planning
and Management, Human Resource Management, Counselling and Psychology,
Psychology and Sociology from a recognized university. - The
Dean of Students should possess a Bachelor’s degree in either Education,
Arts (Social Sciences), Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration
from a recognised institution. - A
minimum of ten years’ experience in Institutions of Higher learning
preferably in students’ welfare, five (5) of which should have been at
senior management level. - High
level of integrity with excellent communication, leadership and people
skills. - Proven
ability to understand student behavioural patterns, group dynamics and
inspire disciplined behaviour. - The
applicant should have emotional intelligence and the ability to critically
analyze divergent student issues, problems, act proactively and concretise
or establish appropriate solutions. - Demonstrated
ability to manage teams and transfer skills and knowledge to others
through formal training and technical support. - Broad
knowledge about University procedures and regulations relating to student
affairs. - Broad
working knowledge of the process and practice of arbitration, mediation
and facilitating negotiation. - Proven
ability to develop and establish extensive medium and long-term
objectives, goals, strategies and a course of action to accomplish
requirements of the University relating to student’s affairs. - Computer
literate, with good working knowledge of standard office documentation
software and conversant with the application of social media networks. - Demonstrated
ability to sustain change and positively balance the combination of human
resources, financial resources, and technology and change processes to
realise the University’s strategic objectives. - Proven
ability to plan, analyse and manage finances. - Age:
Between 40-55 Years
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send six (6) copies of
their applications together with the following:
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send six (6) copies of
their applications together with the following:
- A
Detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. - Copies
of academic and professional qualifications. - Names
and addresses of three referees who should be advised to send reference
letters direct to the Director Human Resources under confidential cover. - Certified
copies of the academic transcripts and certificates. - Copies
of the birth certificate or copies of relevant pages of the passport or
National ID indicating the applicant’s date of birth.
The
complete and sealed application should be addressed to:
complete and sealed application should be addressed to:
The
Director Human Resources,
Director Human Resources,
Kyambogo
University,
University,
Second
Floor, Administration Block,
Floor, Administration Block,
P.O.
Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala. Uganda
Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline:
Friday, 12th February 2016 by 5:00 pm
Friday, 12th February 2016 by 5:00 pm