Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
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.
Job Summary: The Alumni Relations Assistant will be in
charge of planning and implementing programs and projects that strategically
engages alumni in strengthening programs and providing tangible benefits to
alumni and current students.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: The applicant will
serve as an ambassador, the Alumni Relations Assistant is charged with:
- Serving as a liaison between the Alumni
Association and the University - In charge of securing commitments from
alumni to provide professional expertise and volunteer service to promote
and advance UCU - Activey collaborating with colleagues
within UCU, including, but not limited to Development, External relations,
Directory of Student Affairs, Admissions ,Faculties and UCU campuses to
create and maintain pathways for alumni - Ensure participation in activities that
advance the goals of Uganda Christian University - Partnering with Development Office
colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni giving - Works in liaison with the Alumni
Association, and ensure strong and productive relationships between its
members and the University - Plan, implement and promote alumni
programs that support the University’s strategic plan; develop and submit
for approval annual strategic and operating plans - Budget for Alumni Relations, manage
existing and/or additional alumni programs, services and communications - Ensure accurate and complete alumni
database records; capture contact, biographical and career information of
alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence,
website etc - Establish and build relationships with a
wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally;
maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email
lists, alumni web pages, sms, print publications, and any other mode of
communication that may be relevant - Educate graduating students about alumni
benefits and engage them in programs - Work in liaison with director of
Admissions & Academics to spearhead the introduction of alumni
involvement in the admissions and graduation processes; partner with the
Dean of Student Affairs and the Career Development Officer or the officer
handling career matters to plan the growth and accessibility of career
networking services for students and alumni - Collaborate closely with development
colleagues in increasing support from alumni; routinely identify and
qualify alumni prospects for gifts and donations; communicate
development-related activities via email, the newsletter/publications and
website - Raise funds for select special projects
and events in collaboration with Development colleagues - Mentor, supervise and provide guidance to
alumni volunteers - Be flexible to take on other duties as may
be called upon from time to time - Perform any other official duties assigned
by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The Alumni Relations Assistant should preferably
hold a Bachelor’s degree from Uganda Christian University - A minimum of three years’ experience in
coordination and administrative work - Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
throughout the University, alumni, other constituents and the public - Possess the ability to demonstrate
accomplishment in fostering productive relationships and partnerships with
key stakeholders - Proven ability to strategize, implement
and build constituency programs and activities to grow the UCU Alumni
relations - Must have a talent for motivating and
developing volunteers - Strong writing, planning and
organizational skills - High degree of flexibility, as well as
have the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for
thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals - Must have high professional and ethical
standards for handling confidential information - Ability to organize and complete multiple
tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to
meet deadlines - Ability to travel and work during evenings
and weekends as needed - Must be a committed and practicing
Christian
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application
letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae
and three references.( Academic, Leadership and Pastoral). Please remember to
attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
and send to:
The Manager Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono. Uganda
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