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Job Title:  Admissions Officer

Organisation: Insurance Training College (ITC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Academic Registrar

About US:

The Insurance Training College (ITC) of Uganda was established in 1964 as the training arm of Uganda’s Insurance sector. The College is recognized under the Insurance (amendment) Act 2011, which came into force in 2011 as the Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU) and by the Insurance Act 2017 which transformed the Institute into the Insurance Training College of Uganda, a public tertiary institution.  ITC is licensed by National Council for Higher Education (NHCE) and all its Programmes are accredited and recognized by National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).

Job Summary:   The Admissions Officer shall oversee the student admissions relevant processes through the use of ICT systems and ensure maximum operational efficiency in these functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment of students

• Develop prospective students’ communication plan.
• Direct & implement a strategic marketing plan together with the Public
• Relations officer and the Training Manager.
• Represent ITC at student recruitment & other marketing events.
• Develop strategies for the College’s Alumni & current students.
• Manage & execute a recruitment portfolio (preparation, one to one events, secondary schools, university & company visits where prospective students are, and information sessions).
• Ensure proper & fully functional channels of response to applicants & or prospective students queries.
• Oversee publication of ITC programmes and marketing materials

Admission of students for the Certified programmes

• Ensure Adherence to National Council for Higher Education admission guidelines for the various programmes.
• Review policies & procedures for students’ admission within the College.
• Manage all application assessment activities.
• Assist in development of material for interpretation of admissions, and choice enrolment.
• Ensure transparency & fairness in the applications assessment and admission processes.
• Manage Insurance clubs & secondary schools’ activities.

Budgeting

• Develop, manage and adhere to the Admissions unit budget and in the process produce accurate forecasting of needs.

Students’ Data Management & Registration

• Ensure security of all applicants and students bio data.
• Prepare reports, analyze data and investigate options regarding students’ admissions & admission trends within the College.
• Schedule students’ orientation sessions.
• Ensure smooth coordination of registration of new & continuing students.
• Oversee the process of Admission letters’ issuance to new students.
• Present the College with reports & analysis of admissions & registration records as requested.

Key Performance Indicators

• Up to date student admission information.
• Increased enrolment numbers
• Increased awareness of ITC programmes.
• Achievement of students’ appropriate career paths.
• Well organized events
• Timely submission of reports

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education/IT/Business or other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• A certificate of proficiency in Insurance (Added advantage)
• Knowledge of database systems (added advantage)

Work Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience in an education institution.

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Analytical, Multi-tasking, organizational & time management skills.
• Understanding of how Learning Management Systems operate.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent at multi-tasking.
• Confidentiality

How to Apply:

Candidates who qualify should submit by email, a merged application letter with CV, photocopies of certified academic certificates, and three (3) professional referees in PDF format addressed to the address below.

The Principal,

The Insurance Training College,

Block A Victoria Office Park, Plot 6/9, Okot Close,

P.O. Box 4184, Kampala.

Tel: +256 417 333 500.

All documents should be sent to hr@itc.ac.ug

Deadline: 7th February 2025 by 5:00pm.

NB: The Insurance Training College is an equal opportunities employer.

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