Deputy Academic Registrar - Gulu University

Organisation: Gulu University

Duty

Station:  Gulu, Uganda

Reports

to: Academic Registrar

Gulu University is a Public University

established by Statutory Instrument No. 16 of 2003. The University was set to

serve as a launch pad for equitable development in Uganda providing knowledge

and skills and stimulating innovations in education, technology, economic

advancement and social development. The University is located in Gulu

Municipality with branches in Lira, Kitgum and Hoima districts.

Job

Summary: The Deputy

Academic Registrar will support the Academic Registrar in the administration

and management of all academic matters of the University.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The

incumbent provides technical support in the development and implementation of

University policies, rules and regulations in regard to students’ academic and

administrative management;

·        
Manages

the receipt of students, academic records, evaluates and certifies all

graduation applications to ensure adherence to the University rules,

regulations’ and guidelines for a complete graduation process and ceremony.

·        
Coordinates

the collection, recording, maintenance and reporting of student academic

records within the University policies, rules, regulations and guidelines

·        
Actively

participates in the admission of students to the University and submits student

enrolment reports to the academic registrar.

·        
Technically

supports the preparation and conduct of ceremonies relating to convocation and graduation

of students;

·        
Takes

part in programmes and activities aimed at the professional growth and

development of the academic staff of the University in liaison with the

management of the faculties and academic departments;

·        
Initiates

reviews aimed at developing appropriate recommendations for the implementation

of appropriate technology to enhance service delivery to the students t and

other stakeholders;

·        
Works

closely with the University Campuses and Departmental managers on matters

relating to the administration of students’ education and training facilities

and academic programmes and courses.

·        
Plans,

supervises and evaluates the performance of Assistant Registrars in the

University.

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience: 

·        
The

ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s Degree or a Masters of Arts

(in Education Management and Administration) from a recognised institution of

higher learning;

·        
Hold

a Bachelor’s Degree in Education(Hons) or any other disciplines plus Diploma in

Education from a recognised institution of higher learning;

·        
At

least five years’ experience as an Assistant Registrar or related field in a recognised

institution, 4 (four) of which must have been served after acquisition of the

Master’s Degree;

·        
At

least five years of working experience as an Assistant Registrar or related

field in a recognised institution, 3 (three) of which must have been served

after acquisition of the Master’s Degree;

·        
Proven

ability to apply specialized computer skills relevant to the post; 

·        
Age: Between 40-55 years

All interested candidates should submit

applications with five copies of curriculum vitae and certified copies of

Certificates and transcripts, giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications,

work experience, present salary (if any),and the names of three referees with their

respective addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees

forward their recommendations to the University Secretary before the closing

date for receipt of applications.

The applications should be delivered by

hand or posted to the University Secretary, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu

or at the liaison Office at UMA Show Ground in Kampala.

Deadline:

11^th January, 2016