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