Jobs – Academic Registrar at Uganda Christian University

Job Title:   Academic Registrar

Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Director in running the College especially in academic matters.
• Manage the Admissions and Registration of students.
• Link with the Main Campus and other educational institutions on academic issues.
• Secretary to the Academic Committee.
• Ex-officio member of the College Council.
• Ex-officio member of all Committees of the Council.
• Supervise the Assistant Registrar and Heads of Department.
• Member of the Administration and Management Committee.
• Member of the Joint Administration and Heads of Departments Committee.
• Co-ordinate curriculum design and implementation.
• Conduct academic Seminars and Workshops.
• Prepare Lecture timetables and conduct examinations on Semester basis.
• Compile final Course Work marks and examinations.
• Process confidential academic matters and records.
• Organize graduation of students and prepare academic papers for students e.g. Testimonials, Transcripts, Certificates etc.
• Draw plans for Academic staff development in liaison with Director.
• Chair Academic disciplinary Committee in liaison with Director.
• Perform any other duties assigned to him or her by the Director or Council.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Master’s degree in Education, or a management related field;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a position of responsibility at an academic institution;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets;
• A practicing Christian, ready to acknowledge, respect and promote the identity, vision and mission of the University.

How to Apply for the job:

All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.

Please remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts

To:

The Director of Human Resource & Administration

Uganda Christian University

Pilkington Building

P.O Box 4, Mukono, Uganda

Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug

Deadline: 22^nd September 2014