Kyambogo University,Dean of Students Jobs in Uganda

Job
Title:       Dean of
Students
Organization: Kyambogo University
Duty
Station:

Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:

Vice Chancellor

About
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.
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.
Key
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:
  • 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: 
  • 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:
All
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:
The
Director Human Resources,
Kyambogo
University,
Second
Floor, Administration Block,
P.O.
Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala.  Uganda
Deadline:
Friday, 12th February 2016 by 5:00 pm
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