Director Of Student Affairs Uganda Christian University ( UCU )

Qualifications:
1. Must be a person of strong faith and integrity, a committed Christian with a clear testimony;
2. The prospective candidate must:
a. Be a holder of Master’s Degree preferably in any of the following fields; Counseling Psychology, Public Administration, Human Resource in Education Administration, Sociology, Public Relations, Educational Administration, Masters in Business Administration or Theology from a recognized institution of Higher learning;
b. Be a holder of a good first degree from a recognized institution of Higher learning;
c. Have at least five (5) years senior management experience working in a University or as Dean of Students or Warden of a sizable University hall, Head Teacher in a well-established secondary school, Chaplain in a University context or leader of an organization /ministry that deals with University / College Students.

Experiences And Competencies:
• Have knowledge and/or understanding of national laws and policies in education relating to academic excellence;
• Strong team leadership skills and demonstrable knowledge of managing an array of student activities and their welfare;
• Clear understanding and appreciation of student life and peculiar needs.
• Personable, and able to relate dynamically with young adults in the modern generation;
• Strong public relations skills and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to innovate, plan, execute, and monitor departmental programs.
• Have the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff under the Student Affairs Directorate
• Literacy in ICT and competency in MS Office Applications;
• Planning and financial management skills;
• Have the ability to write reports and diligent to follow through with actions
• Be of high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Have the ability to chair meetings with both internal and external stakeholders

Job Description:
• Provide leadership and general oversight for Student affairs within the University and its Regional Campuses. The Director is the overall coordinator of student life throughout the University;
• Innovate, plan, implement, supervise and monitor the strategic departmental activities and annual action plans and budgets;
• Plan for and supervise accommodation facilities for all categories of students;
• Innovate, plan and supervise students’ catering services and welfare services;
• Plan and supervise sports activities within and outside the University;
• Organize and supervise entertainment, cultural and social activities, club activities and other students’ organizations;
• Liaise with the outside community, especially the local community around the University, in matters concerning students;
• Be the primary liaison mediating between students and the administration/academic offices;
• Execute and organize students’ judicial system at all levels;
• Supervise the students’ Guild leadership and all Guild activities;
• Supervise, coordinate and appraise the staff in the Directorate of Student Affairs
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.