Manager Regional Colleges Job Opportunity – Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Job Title:      Manager Regional Colleges
Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono,
Uganda
Reports to: Director,
Teaching and Learning
About UCU:
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. Uganda Christian
University was established in 1997.
Job Summary: The Manager
Regional Colleges will support the Director Teaching and Learning to provide
regular oversight and coordination for all Uganda Christian University Regional
Colleges and Campuses in matters of policy and any other areas essential for
their growth and stability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Serve
    as the primary liaison officer between the Main Campus and the Regional
    campuses/Colleges.
  • Overseeing
    general policy implementation of the UCU policies at the respective
    Regional Colleges in academic and non- academic areas.
  • Assisting
    Faculties in efficient fulfillment of their duty to oversee academic
    programs at the Regional Colleges/Campuses.
  • To
    carry out needs assessment of UCU campuses in view of the established
    policies and procedures and recommend training and capacity building.
  • Work
    closely with the governing bodies of the UCU regional institutions and the
    University’s departments.
  • Shall
    prepare reports on the status of the Regional Colleges based on Benchmark
    indicators and other agreed-upon quality standards.
  • Represent
    the Office at such Committees as shall be deemed appropriate for the
    coordination of work at Regional College.
  • Arrange
    meetings, workshops, fellowships and consultations between UCU Main Campus
    departments and sections and any other stakeholders.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    ideal candidate for the Manager Regional Colleges job must hold a good
    Master’s degree in Education or Education management from a recognized
    Institution of higher learning.
  • Must
    hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education/Social Work/Development Studies from
    a recognized institution of higher learning.
  • Should
    have at least three (3) years’ post Masters experience in a relevant or
    similar position, two of which should have been in a leadership position.
    Work experience in a University setting will be an added advantage.
  • A
    minimum of two years’ experience performing coordination of activities in
    organizations/institutions.
  • Excellent
    computer skills
  • Must
    have strong team leadership skills and demonstrable knowledge of strategic
    planning.
  • Excellent
    verbal/written communication skills.
  • Must
    be a mature and committed Christian.
How to Apply:
All prospective employees are
encouraged to send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly
demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and two references
(Leadership & Pastoral). Please also attach two (2) copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts.  All online applications must
be sent in one PDF attachment.
Send to:
The Manager of Human Resource
& Administration,
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono. Uganda
Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: Friday, 9th February 2018 by 5:00pm
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