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Mak Position of Dean of Students

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5 years ago

December 18, 2020

Mark Wamai

Africa, one of three On-Campus Halls of Residence for ladies, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Makerere University is currently governed by the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended) of the Republic of Uganda. The University is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to take up the position of Dean of Students.

Salary Scale: M3
Age Limit: 55 years
Application Deadline: 17:00 Hours (5:00PM) EAT on 7th January 2021

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration or Management;
An honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Sciences or Arts or SWASA or Business Administration.

Reports To:

The Dean of Students reports to the Vice Chancellor

Other Essential Requirements

Leadership and supervisory skills;
Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
Computer literacy;
Interpersonal & communication skills;
Quick judgment and decision making;
Ability to initiate change;
Integrity.

Experience:

Minimum of 12 years relevant working experience at least 3 of which must be at senior managerial level.

Terms Of Employment:

Contract

Tenure:

5 years

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Dean of Students Provides leadership in all matters relating to students’ welfare and discipline.

Organise and control halls of residence and all matters related to accommodation of both resident and non-resident students;
Supervise and appraise staff in the Department;
Enforce rules and regulations of the University and all matters related to students’ discipline;
Establish and monitor channels of communication in regard to student welfare;
Oversee the operations of the students’ guild and offer guidance;
Oversee the organisation and running of sports and games;
Prepare annual budget estimates for submission to the finance committee and account for funds of the unit;
Oversee all matters related to students’ health and discipline;
Oversee the operations of the places of worship;
Any other related duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

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