About US:
Gulu University is a Public University established by Statutory Instrument No. 16 of 2003. The University was set to serve as a launch pad for equitable development in Uganda providing knowledge and skills and stimulating innovations in education, technology, economic advancement and social development. The University is located in Gulu Municipality with branches in Lira, Kitgum and Hoima districts.
Job Summary: The Academic Registrar will support the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) in the administration and organization of all academic matters including Administration, Undergraduate studies, Postgraduate studies, Examinations, Research and Publications.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer Leadership and overall Management of the Academic Registrar’s Department;
· Manage all Academic matters, Admissions, Registration of Undergraduate and Graduate Students;
· Oversee the maintenance and development of the student records system. This involves managing the implementation and development of technical and operational systems for managing student enrolment, matriculation, registration, assessment, progress and graduation;
· Ensure provision of relevant, accurate and detailed student data, to support a wide variety of academic and administrative processes, including monitoring procedures, internal and external reporting requirements;
· The incumbent will be responsible for coordination and management of all University Examination Processes, Research, Graduate Studies, Regulations, Syllabi and Staff Development;
· The Academic Registrar will serve as the Secretary to the Senate and its Committees;
· Ensure that Academic Ceremonies such as Graduation are successfully organized;
· The Academic Registrar will be responsible for the financial management of the Academic Registrar’s Department;
· In charge of the timely handling of election of Deans/ Directors / Heads of Academic Departments;
· The Academic Registrar is also responsible for collaborative linkages with institutions and organizations whose mandate relates to University Education;
· He /she will serves as the Secretary to the University Convocation (Association of Staff and the University Alumni);
· Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor and/or Deputy Vice-Chancellor as and when deemed necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Academic Registrar must be a Ugandan citizen who possesses an Honours Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution and a Master Degree or an equivalent professional qualification from a recognized Institution of higher learning.
· Possession of a Master Degree in Educational Management/Administration will be an added advantage;
· A minimum of ten years’ working experience, five (5) of which must be at Senior Management Level from a reputable organization;
· The incumbent must be industrious and self-driven;
· Must be ready to work under pressure for long hours;
· Impeccable level of integrity;
· Age: Between 45-55 years
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit applications with five copies of curriculum vitae and certified copies of Certificates and transcripts, giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary (if any),and the names of three referees with their respective addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees forward their recommendations to the University Secretary before the closing date for receipt of applications.
The applications should be delivered by hand or posted to the University Secretary, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu or at the liaison Office at UMA Show Ground in Kampala.
Deadline: 11th January, 2016