ASSISTANT ACADEMIC REGISTRAR Job at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology

1. ASSISTANT ACADEMIC REGISTRAR (UICT Scale 4)

Number of posts: 1 Department: Office of the Academic Registrar Reporting to: Academic Registrar Main Purpose of the job: The Assistant Registrar provides administrative support to the Academic registrar in the implementation and supervision of Institute academic policies and procedures. Main Duties. Participate in the formulation, implementation, interpretation and review of admissions, registration and student progress policies, regulations and standards. Coordinate programme publications and student recruitment. Oversee the process of admissions including advising applicants as necessary.

Prepare and oversee the implementation of academic calendar. Ensure the proper compilation, maintenance and communication of student academic record and performance data. Coordinate the planning and organization of graduations ceremonies

Oversee the processing of student scholarships.

Contribute to the formulation, implementation and review of student records management systems, both manual and electronic.

Extract information and produce reports using both computer-based and manual data sources in a range of report types, including transcripts, grade reports, lists of candidates for graduation and detailed lists of classes.

Train and guide assigned staff in established procedures Supervise, guide and evaluate staff performance Assist the Registrar with the overall management of the Registrar’s Office

PERSON SPECIFICATION Bachelor (Honours) of Education or Bachelor of Arts/Sc with Education or Bachelors (honours) degree in any field with post graduate training (PGD) in Education. Masters in Education Management, Curriculum Development or related field. Good knowledge and understanding of current national higher education issues. Strong analytical skills, with an ability to extract, manipulate, and interpret data using ICT tools (spreadsheets and databases). Three years of experience in higher education, preferably working in the Registrar’s office.

How To Apply
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
Successful candidates for the above posts will sign a 5-year renewable contract with the Institute. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are invited to submit written applications with CV’s and copies of testimonials, certificates and transcripts to: The Principal, Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Plot 9 – 21 Port Bell Road, Nakawa, P. O. Box 7187 Kampala. Tel: 041 – 4505384.
E-mail: info@ucit.ac.ug Applications should be submitted not later than 5.00 p.m. on Monday July 25, 2011. We thank all applicants for responding to our advertisement but we can only respond to short-listed candidates. Therefore, if you are not contacted by September 30, 2011, consider your application unsuccessful.