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Organisation: Uganda

Christian University (UCU)

Reports to: Deputy Vice

Chancellor (Finance & Administration)

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 Executive Assistant will provide high

level administrative support to the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor

(Finance & Administration), through planning, organizing, coordinating and

participation in all matters to support the smooth running of the Office of the

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration). The job holder must

exercise a high degree of initiative, tact and judgment and be a person of high

integrity to protect the information and data they may come across while

performing their duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Manage and coordinate the arrangements for all Board

meetings and events that are the responsibility of the Deputy Vice Chancellor

(Finance & Administration);

·        
Carry out office and administrative detail functions

to assist the operations of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance &

Administration);

·        
In charge of planning, organising, prioritizing and

processing a variety of assignments with other departments, Faculties and

divisions;

·        
Handle administrative details not requiring the

immediate attention of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration);

·        
Screen telephone calls and visitors in a polite and

professional manner;

·        
Carry out diverse secretarial and clerical duties;

·        
Support the overflow needs of other departments,

faculties and divisions;

·        
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned

by the Supervisor. 

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in any

of the following areas, Business, Management, Law, Mass Communication or

English Literature from a recognized institution of higher learning;

·        
Three years’ extensive experience in minute writing,

editing and safe keeping of records

·        
Detailed working knowledge of higher education

administration subject matter and student development theory to act as a

resource for the exploration of new ideas;

·        
Collaborative, problem solving, planning and

organizational skills, strong oral, written, presentation and interpersonal

skills;

·        
Excellent research, communication and organizational

skills combined with a high level of computer literacy;

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Excellent interpersonal and networking skills;

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The incumbent must also demonstrate the following

personal attributes: be honest and trustworthy, be respectful, be a Christian

and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and be flexible demonstrate

sound work ethics;

·        
Demonstrates a lifestyle and personal faith in

accordance with the doctrinal and conduct statements of the University.

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

Deadline: 4^th September, 2015

by 5:00 PM

Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda