Dean of Students Jobs – Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education

Job Title: Dean of Students

Organisation: Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was established on 5 July 2024 through Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI).

Job Summary: To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of student welfare services and student affairs in accordance with the law, Institute policies and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads in the development, implementation and review of policies and guidelines on students’ affairs
• Advises the Vice Chancellor on matters relating to student welfare and discipline.
• Directs the supervision and control of the Halls of Residence and all matters related to the accommodation and feeding of both resident and non-resident students.
• Oversees guidance and counselling services for students
• Develops and implements approved work plans and budget, and submits quarterly and annual reports
• Develops appropriate strategies and relevant mechanisms for mitigating and managing student conflicts and strikes.
• Directs matters related to the operations of the Students Guild, coordinating, accrediting and guiding the activities of other student associations in line with policies and regulations of the Institute.
• Manages the student information services in line with the Institute’s communication strategy.
• Coordinates the affairs of students with disabilities and ensures that they receive the support required for inclusion in all institute programmes
• Coordinates student leadership and career development events.
• Directs the organisation and management of student sports, games, recreational activities and other relevant national events in line with the Institute Budgets.
• Provides administrative secretariat support services to committees managing student affairs.
• Accredits and advises on student accommodation outside the Institute campus and mediates between facility owners and students for provision of affordable and acceptable services.
• Sets performance targets, supervises and appraises staff of the Office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An honors Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
• Working Experience
• Eight (8) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at senior level in
• managing students’ welfare/ affairs from a recognised similar institution

Age Limit

• Should be at most fifty-five (55) years at the time of application.

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;

Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly to the email address This vacancy has closed — applications are no longer acceptedApplications closedSee open jobs at Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education →.

Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;

All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)

A copy of the National Identity Card;

Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;

Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips

The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of” as indicated above.

Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.

Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below

Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time

PLEASE NOTE:

UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.

People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.

Only successful candidates will be notified.

The Secretary, Appointments Board

Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Kira Municipality,

P.O Box 7112, Kampala.

Deadline: 18th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96