Dean of Students
Full time @Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) posted 2 minutes ago in Education Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 24615
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Dean of Students
Salary Scale: PU3
No. of Vacancy: 1 (One)
Reports to: Vice Chancellor
Responsible for:
- Principal Warden
- Principal Counselor
- Principal Sports Officer
- Principal Gender Officer
- Chaplain
- Imam
- Senior Medical Officer
- Senior Special Needs Officer
Reference No.: DOS-UNITE-2026(2)
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of student welfare services and student affairs in accordance with the law, Institute policies and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads in the development, implementation and review of policies and guidelines on students’ affairs.
- Advises the Vice Chancellor on matters relating to student welfare and discipline.
- Directs the supervision and control of the Halls of Residence and all matters related to the accommodation and feeding of both resident and non-resident students.
- Oversees guidance and counselling services for students.
- Develops and implements approved work plans and budget, and submits quarterly and annual reports.
- Develops appropriate strategies and relevant mechanisms for mitigating and managing student conflicts and strikes.
- Directs matters related to the operations of the Students Guild, coordinating, accrediting and guiding the activities of other student associations in line with policies and regulations of the Institute.
- Manages the student information services in line with the Institute’s communication strategy.
- Coordinates the affairs of students with disabilities and ensures that they receive the support required for inclusion in all institute programmes.
- Coordinates student leadership and career development events.
- Directs the organisation and management of student sports, games, recreational activities and other relevant national events in line with the Institute Budgets.
- Provides administrative secretariat support services to committees managing student affairs.
- Accredits and advises on student accommodation outside the Institute campus and mediates between facility owners and students for provision of affordable and acceptable services.
- Sets performance targets, supervises and appraises staff of the Office.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- An honors Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
Working Experience
- Eight (8) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at senior level in managing students’ welfare/ affairs from a recognised similar institution.
Age Limit
- Should be at most fifty-five (55) years at the time of application
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit five (5) hard copies of their application in a sealed application package containing the following documents:
- A signed application letter clearly indicating the position applied for and the Job Reference Number in the subject line.
- A detailed, up-to-date, and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including current contact details and the names and contacts of three (3) referees (Academic, Professional, and Personal). One referee must be the applicant’s current or most recent employer. Referees should send confidential reference letters directly to jobs@unite.ac.ug.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Equated certificates from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for all foreign academic qualifications.
- A copy of the National Identity Card (NIN).
- Copies of previous appointment letters.
- Serving officers must attach copies of their current payslips.
Applicants should clearly indicate “Application for the Post of ……………” on the envelope.
Applications that are incorrectly addressed or do not include the required documents will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Age Limit: Applicants should be 45 years or below at the time of application, except for the position of Dean of Students, where the maximum age is 55 years.
- Tenure of Appointment: Positions on Salary Scales PU1–PU3 are offered on a contract basis. Positions on Salary Scales PU4–PU15 are permanent, subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- Detailed Job Descriptions and Person Specifications are available on the Institute’s website: www.unite.ac.ug.
Submission of Applications
Applications should be delivered physically to the address below not later than 18th August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).
The Secretary, Appointments Board
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Kira Municipality
P.O. Box 7112
Kampala
Important Notes
- UNITE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are encouraged to indicate this in their application to facilitate the necessary arrangements.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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