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Position Title:Executive Assistant to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (F&A)
Organization:Uganda Christian University,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Primary Location:Mukono
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Code: HR055
Category: Administrative
Department: DVC Finance & Administration
Pay Rate: CU6
Closing On: Friday, 30th May 2014
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To serve and provide high level administrative support to the Office of the
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration), through planning,
organizing, coordinating and participation in all matters to support the smooth
running of the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance &
Administration). The job holder must exercise a high degree of initiative, tact
and judgment and be a person of high integrity to protect the information and
data they may come across while performing their duties.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Oversee and coordinate the
arrangements for all Board meetings and events that are the responsibility of
the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration);
·
Perform office and administrative
detail functions to assist the operations of the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Finance & Administration);
·
Process administrative details
not requiring the immediate attention of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance
& Administration);
·
Plan, organise, prioritise and
process a variety of assignments with other departments, faculties and
divisions;
·
Screen telephone calls and visitors
in a polite and professional manner;
·
Perform diverse secretarial and
clerical duties;
·
Support the overflow needs of
other departments, faculties and divisions;
·
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Preferred Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
·
A good Masters degree in any of
the following areas, business, management, law or Mass communication, English
Literature from a recognized institution of higher learning;
·
Extensive experience in minute
writing, editing and safe keeping of records of not less than 3 years;
·
Thorough knowledge of higher
education administration subject matter and student development theory to act
as a resource for the exploration of new ideas;
·
Collaborative, problem solving,
planning and organizational skills, strong oral, written, presentation and
interpersonal skills;
·
Excellent research, communication
and organizational skills combined with a high level of computer literacy;
·
Excellent interpersonal and
networking skills;
·
The incumbent must also
demonstrate the following personal attributes: be honest and trustworthy, be
respectful, be a Christian and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and
be flexible demonstrate sound work ethics;
·
Demonstrates a lifestyle and
personal faith and personal faith in accordance with the doctrinal and conduct
statements of the University;
Application Method
Send two (2) copies of
application letter together with and updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of
academic certificates, transcripts, names and contacts of (3) three referees
Two (2) copies of academic and professional
certificates and transcripts
Applications must be addressed
to:
The Director Human Resource &
Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
PO Box 4, Mukono
Deadline: 5.00p.m. Friday, 30th
May 2014
Only shortlisted applicants will
be contacted
