Job Title: Warden (Female)
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Kabale, Uganda
About the Company:
Uganda Christian University (UCU) is an authentic Christian institution established by the Church of Uganda in 1997 in response to a call for quality university education with a Christian perspective. Uganda Christian University replaced the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College which 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise all employees and volunteer staff within the halls.
- Management of students’ life in the halls of residence and affiliated hostels.
- Counsel and guide students on different issues affecting their studies or lives.
- Supervision of custodians, property and equipment in the halls of residence and strictly enforce the resident policy.
- Ensure health and safety measures in the halls of residence.
- Manage student registration, billing at every beginning of semester.
- Ensure that tenant agreements on semester basis between the University and hostel are made.
- Ensure rental payments to affiliated hostels are processed and honored.
- Clear finalists for graduation.
- Arbitrate student and sometimes their parents.
- Rapid response to any crisis that happens among the students.
- Oversees the cleaning, maintenance and security of Halls of residence and Hostels.
- Maintain up-to-date record of all students in the Halls of residence and Hostels
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The prospective candidate must:
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Counselling, Theology from a recognized institution of higher learning;
- Have at least two (2) years working experience in an institution of higher learning.
- Experience working with young adults or youth will be an added advantage.
- A training certificate in Para Counselling Course will be an added advantage.
- Must be a person of strong faith and integrity, a committed Christian with a clear testimony
- Must be willing to work with students for long hours.
- Strong team leadership skills and demonstrable knowledge of managing an array of student activities and their welfare
- Clear understanding and appreciation of students’ psychology and peculiar needs
- Strong public relations and interpersonal skills; ability to relate with people of various categories, especially with young people
- Have Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff under the students’ affairs’ office
- Literacy in ICT and competency in MS Office Applications
- Have ability to write reports and follow through with actions
- Have proven experience in counseling, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Be of high ethical standards and professionalism
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 28th April 2025
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