Job Title: Student Affairs Administrator
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
About Organisation:
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:
- Provide leadership and general oversight for Student affairs within the College. The Student Affairs Administrator is the overall coordinator of student life throughout the College;
- Supervise the students’ Guild leadership and all Guild activities like Guild President and Parliamentary elections and orientation workshops for new guild leaders;
- Execute and organize students’ judicial system at all levels;
- Innovate, plan, implement, supervise and monitor the strategic departmental activities and annual action plans and all budgets i.e. office and student guild budgets and ensure guild funds are well managed;
- Plan for and supervise accommodation facilities for all categories of students; assist in receiving new students and giving them a comprehensive orientation;
- Innovate, plan and supervise students’ catering services and welfare services;
- Plan and supervise sports activities within and outside the College.
- Organize and supervise entertainment, cultural and social activities, club activities and other students’ organizations;
- Liaise with the outside community, especially the local community around the College, in matters concerning students;
- Serve as the primary liaison mediating between students and the administration/academic offices;
- Provide guidance and counselling services to the students;
- Supervise, coordinate and appraise the staff in the Student Affairs office;
- Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The prospective candidate must:
- Be a holder of Master’s Degree preferably in any of the following fields; Counseling Psychology, Public Administration, Human Resource in Education Administration, Sociology, Public Relations, Educational Administration, Masters in Business Administration or Theology from a recognized institution of Higher learning;
- Be a holder of a good Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of Higher learning;
- Have at least three (3) years management experience working in a University as a Warden of a sizable University hall, Head Teacher in a well-established secondary school or Chaplain in a University context or Youth Ministry leader of an organization that deals with University / College Students.
- Must be a person of strong faith and integrity, a committed and practicing Christian.
- Be a holder of Master’s Degree preferably in any of the following fields; Counseling Psychology, Public Administration, Human Resource in Education Administration, Sociology, Public Relations, Educational Administration, Masters in Business Administration or Theology from a recognized institution of Higher learning;
- Be a holder of a good Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of Higher learning;
- Have at least three (3) years management experience working in a University as a Warden of a sizable University hall, Head Teacher in a well-established secondary school or Chaplain in a University context or Youth Ministry leader of an organization that deals with University / College Students.
Experience and Key competences:
- Have knowledge and/or understanding of national laws and policies in education relating to academic excellence;
- Strong team leadership skills and demonstrable knowledge of managing an array of student activities and their welfare;
- Clear understanding and appreciation of student life and peculiar needs;
- Personable, and able to relate dynamically with young adults in the modern context;
- Strong public relations skills and interpersonal skills;
- Have the ability to innovate, plan, execute, and monitor departmental programs;
- Have the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff under the Student Affairs;
- Literacy in ICT and competency in MS Office Applications;
- Planning and financial management skills;
- Have the ability to write reports and diligent to follow through with actions;
- Be of high ethical standards and professionalism;
- Have the ability to chair meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 19th November 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36