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Executive Assistant Job Vacancy at Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Vice
Chancellor
Chancellor
Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)
Christian University (UCU)
Duty
Station: Mukono, Uganda
Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to:
Vice Chancellor
Vice Chancellor
About UCU:
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.
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.
In
2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University
– the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private
University to receive such a charter from the Government.
2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University
– the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private
University to receive such a charter from the Government.
Job Summary: The Executive
Assistant will serve and provide high level administrative support to the
Office of the Vice Chancellor, through planning, organizing, coordinating and
participation in all matters to support the smooth running of the Office of the
Vice Chancellor. The job holder must exercise a high degree of
initiative, tact, confidentiality, judgment and decision-making and be a person
of high integrity to protect the information and data they may come across
while performing their duties. The Executive Assistant will manage a variety of
special projects for the Vice Chancellor, some of which may have institutional
impact.
Assistant will serve and provide high level administrative support to the
Office of the Vice Chancellor, through planning, organizing, coordinating and
participation in all matters to support the smooth running of the Office of the
Vice Chancellor. The job holder must exercise a high degree of
initiative, tact, confidentiality, judgment and decision-making and be a person
of high integrity to protect the information and data they may come across
while performing their duties. The Executive Assistant will manage a variety of
special projects for the Vice Chancellor, some of which may have institutional
impact.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate the arrangements for all
meetings and events that are the responsibility of the Vice Chancellor; - Manage correspondence, including opening mail,
answering general correspondence and inquires, and preparing letters,
memos , and reports for a diverse public; - Maintain the master schedule and files;
- Confirm and negotiate the Vice Chancellor’s
participation and contribution to a wide range of constituency meetings
and conferences; - Provide a listening ear to those expressing
concern about the direction of the institution with an expectation that as
many difficulties as possible will be resolved before taking them to the
Vice Chancellor; - Inform the Vice Chancellor of events or issues
that may both hinder or enhance the well-being of Uganda Christian
University; - Process administrative details not requiring
the immediate attention of the Vice Chancellor; - Plan, organise, prioritise and process a
variety of assignments with other departments, faculties and divisions; - Screen telephone calls and visitors in a polite
and professional manner; - Support the overflow needs of other
departments, faculties and divisions; - Assist in developing and monitoring the annual
budget for the Vice Chancellor’s office; - Actively work with the Vice Chancellor to
establish and maintain close working relationships with the University’s
senior administration, and act on behalf of the Vice Chancellor on
appropriate assigned academic and administrative matters; - Responsible for meetings, agenda, and
follow-ups for the Vice Chancellor’s cabinet, assisting the Vice
Chancellor in making special requests and following through on tasks
assigned to the Senior administration by the Vice Chancellor, monitoring
important University Projects and issues for the Vice Chancellor, and
managing the Vice Chancellor’s review process of the senior
administration; - Follow up on multiple incoming issues and
concerns addressed to the Vice Chancellor, including those of a sensitive
and/or confidential nature; determine appropriate course of action,
referral, and/or response; - Support the Vice Chancellor in strategic
planning process by collecting and organising information; generate
reports and maintain filing; - Perform any other job roles as assigned by
superiors
Qualifications, Skills
and Experience:
and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in
Business Administration or a good master’s degree in any of the following
areas, business, management, law or Mass communication from a recognized
institution of higher learning; - Progressively advanced Assistantship to the
chief executive officer - Thorough knowledge of higher education
administration subject matter and student development theory to act as a
resource for the exploration of new ideas; - Collaborative, problem solving, planning and
organizational skills, and interpersonal skills; - Excellent research, strong oral and written
communication in the English language, and organizational skills combined
with a high level of computer literacy; - Excellent interpersonal and networking skills;
- The incumbent must also demonstrate the
following personal attributes: be honest and trustworthy, be respectful,
and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and be flexible
demonstrating sound work ethics; - Be a committed Christian with a clear testimony
among peers; - Demonstrates a godly lifestyle and personal
faith in accordance with the doctrinal and conduct statements of the
University;
Age: At least 30
years of age at submission of application.
years of age at submission of application.
How to Apply:
All
qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter
clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and
three references.
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
remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and
transcripts
To:
The
Director of Human Resource & Administration
Director of Human Resource & Administration
Uganda
Christian University
Christian University
Pilkington
Building
Building
Po
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: Friday,
20th December 2013 by 5:00p.m.
20th December 2013 by 5:00p.m.
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