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 Deputy Academic Registrar will support the Academic Registrar in the administration and management of all academic matters of the University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent provides technical support in the development and implementation of University policies, rules and regulations in regard to students’ academic and administrative management;
· Manages the receipt of students, academic records, evaluates and certifies all graduation applications to ensure adherence to the University rules, regulations’ and guidelines for a complete graduation process and ceremony.
· Coordinates the collection, recording, maintenance and reporting of student academic records within the University policies, rules, regulations and guidelines
· Actively participates in the admission of students to the University and submits student enrolment reports to the academic registrar.
· Technically supports the preparation and conduct of ceremonies relating to convocation and graduation of students;
· Takes part in programmes and activities aimed at the professional growth and development of the academic staff of the University in liaison with the management of the faculties and academic departments;
· Initiates reviews aimed at developing appropriate recommendations for the implementation of appropriate technology to enhance service delivery to the students t and other stakeholders;
· Works closely with the University Campuses and Departmental managers on matters relating to the administration of students’ education and training facilities and academic programmes and courses.
· Plans, supervises and evaluates the performance of Assistant Registrars in the University.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s Degree or a Masters of Arts (in Education Management and Administration) from a recognised institution of higher learning;
· Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education(Hons) or any other disciplines plus Diploma in Education from a recognised institution of higher learning;
· At least five years’ experience as an Assistant Registrar or related field in a recognised institution, 4 (four) of which must have been served after acquisition of the Master’s Degree;
· At least five years of working experience as an Assistant Registrar or related field in a recognised institution, 3 (three) of which must have been served after acquisition of the Master’s Degree;
· Proven ability to apply specialized computer skills relevant to the post;
· Age: Between 40-55 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