Job Title: Financial Aid Assistant
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Financial Aid Officer
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 Financial Aid Assistant will support the Financial
Aid Office in communicating with students, donors, and University offices
(especially Accounts, Academics, and Faculties) and maintain records. The
person will be responsible for administration of student sponsorships through
maintaining data, meeting with students, and facilitating communication
Aid Office in communicating with students, donors, and University offices
(especially Accounts, Academics, and Faculties) and maintain records. The
person will be responsible for administration of student sponsorships through
maintaining data, meeting with students, and facilitating communication
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that sponsors, students, and UCU
offices all have consistent information to allow sponsored students to
study, and to assure that sponsors are fulfilling their obligations. - Assist in managing databases and spreadsheets
of students, donors, and University records - Plan meetings, follow-up with members,
communicate afterward - Manage Work Study and other awards, including
application, selection, placement, and follow-up. - Manage Work Study students and program
implementation including selection, crediting students, and evaluation of
program - Perform any other official duties assigned by
the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Financial Aid
Assistant job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree (2:1) from a
reorganized institute of higher learning. - A minimum of two years’ experience performing
similar tasks. - Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft
Word and Excel - Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to
maintain confidentiality. - Detail-oriented and be able to manage
programs and tasks without being reminded - Excellent written and oral communication
skills. - Must be good at record keeping and financial
calculations - The applicant must be a committed and
practicing Christian.
How to Apply:
All
applicants are encouraged to send two (2) copies of an application letter
together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references i.e. academic,
leadership and pastoral. Please attach two (2) copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts.
applicants are encouraged to send two (2) copies of an application letter
together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references i.e. academic,
leadership and pastoral. Please attach two (2) copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts.
Send
to:
to:
The
Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda
Christian University,
Christian University,
Pilkington
Building,
Building,
P.O.
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Deadline: 6th May, 2016 by 5:00PM
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