Dean of Students Job – Makerere University, Kampala (MUK)

Job: Dean of Students

Organization: Makerere University, Kampala (MUK)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Vice Chancellor

About US:

Makerere University, Kampala is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922. It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Dean of Students Provides leadership in all matters relating to students’ welfare and discipline.
• Organise and control halls of residence and all matters related to accommodation of both resident and non-resident students;
• Supervise and appraise staff in the Department;
• Enforce rules and regulations of the University and all matters related to students’ discipline;
• Establish and monitor channels of communication in regard to student welfare;
• Oversee the operations of the students’ guild and offer guidance;
• Oversee the organisation and running of sports and games;
• Prepare annual budget estimates for submission to the finance committee and account for funds of the unit;
• Oversee all matters related to students’ health and discipline;
• Oversee the operations of the places of worship;
• Any other related duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Makerere University Dean of Students job placement must hold a Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration or Management;
• An honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Sciences or Arts or SWASA or Business Administration.
• At least 12 years of relevant working experience at least 3 of which must be at senior managerial level.
• Leadership and supervisory skills;
• Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
• Computer literacy;
• Interpersonal & communication skills;
• Quick judgment and decision making;
• Ability to initiate change;
• Integrity.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send their applications using this link,

Click Here and upload their full details of your biodata, education, qualifications, work experience, and all the other required information, including your Curriculum Vitae, Certificates, Transcripts, and at least three reference letters

Deadline: 7th January 2021