Dean of Students job at Makerere University Business School

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is seeking to fill the position of Dean of Students. The Dean of Students shall be responsible for the welfare of students.

Responsibilities or duties

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate, develop and implement systems to foster partnerships between students and the external stakeholders in line with School policies on students’ welfare.
• Initiate, develop, implement and monitor students’ welfare proposals and guidelines according to the students’ rules and regulations;
• Responsible for the organization and control of the Students’ Halls of Residence and supervision of the Warden and shall take interest in matters relating to non-resident students;
• Oversee the enforcement of the School rules and regulations and all matters related to students’ discipline;
• Establish and monitor channels of communication with regard to students’ welfare and suggestions with a view to giving students the necessary advice;
• Initiate, develop, implement and monitor the Departmental and Students’ Guild Budget following the approved Financial Regulations of the School, Government Financial Regulations and Students Guild Constitution;
• Advise on students’ publications and ensure that they conform to the acceptable standards;
• Oversee the organization and running of Students’ sports and games activities with the assistance of the Sports Tutor Tutors;
• In collaboration with the School Bursar, prepare annual estimates and expenditure of the Hall of Residence, Sports and Games, all entertainment and other student welfare requirements for submission to the Finance, Committee of Council;
• Coordinate and oversee all matters related to resident students’ health;
• Supervise the School Counselor in the provision of counseling services to students;
• Liaise with the School Chaplains and Imam on all policies related to the organization and arrangement of places of Worship;
• Provide Secretariat to the Campus and Halls Committee of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee;
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Desirable Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy, with experience in the use of relevant packages.
• Must have a record of a high level of integrity.

Person Specification:

• An Honours Bachelor Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Administration or a related field from a recognized University/Institution.
• A Masters Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized University/Institution of higher learning
• A minimum of ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at Senior Management Level (equivalent to PU5 or higher in the Public Service scale, or its equivalent in other reputable organizations).
• Experience in working with Students in a University or similar Institution will be an added advantage.
• A valid Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of application from Uganda Revenue Authority.
• Must be a citizen of Uganda aged below 55 years.

Experience needed

A minimum of ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at Senior Management Level (equivalent to PU5 or higher in the Public Service scale, or its equivalent in other reputable organizations). Experience in working with Students in a University or similar Institution will be an added advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Tenure of Appointment: A five (5) year contract, renewable, subject to good performance.

• Initiate, develop and implement systems to foster partnerships between students and the external stakeholders in line with School policies on students’ welfare.
• Initiate, develop, implement and monitor students’ welfare proposals and guidelines according to the students’ rules and regulations;
• Responsible for the organization and control of the Students’ Halls of Residence and supervision of the Warden and shall take interest in matters relating to non-resident students;
• Oversee the enforcement of the School rules and regulations and all matters related to students’ discipline;
• Establish and monitor channels of communication with regard to students’ welfare and suggestions with a view to giving students the necessary advice;
• Initiate, develop, implement and monitor the Departmental and Students’ Guild Budget following the approved Financial Regulations of the School, Government Financial Regulations and Students Guild Constitution;
• Advise on students’ publications and ensure that they conform to the acceptable standards;
• Oversee the organization and running of Students’ sports and games activities with the assistance of the Sports Tutor Tutors;
• In collaboration with the School Bursar, prepare annual estimates and expenditure of the Hall of Residence, Sports and Games, all entertainment and other student welfare requirements for submission to the Finance, Committee of Council;
• Coordinate and oversee all matters related to resident students’ health;
• Supervise the School Counselor in the provision of counseling services to students;
• Liaise with the School Chaplains and Imam on all policies related to the organization and arrangement of places of Worship;
• Provide Secretariat to the Campus and Halls Committee of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee;
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the Principal from time to time.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy, with experience in the use of relevant packages.
• Must have a record of a high level of integrity.

• An Honours Bachelor Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Administration or a related field from a recognized University/Institution.
• A Masters Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized University/Institution of higher learning
• A minimum of ten (10) years working experience, five (5) of which must be at Senior Management Level (equivalent to PU5 or higher in the Public Service scale, or its equivalent in other reputable organizations).
• Experience in working with Students in a University or similar Institution will be an added advantage.
• A valid Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of application from Uganda Revenue Authority.
• Must be a citizen of Uganda aged below 55 years.