Job Title: Financial Aid Officer
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Location: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor – Development and External Relations
Deadline: Friday, 20th December 2013 by 5:00p.m.
About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the first point of contact for sponsor organizations
Recommend students for registration and fees clearance during the semester based on donor interactions
Maintain accurate records of donor commitments, payments, and student records
Receive and process inquiries from students, and organizations with interest in obtaining or providing sponsorship
Tactfully assist students who have no recourse
Implement University-based scholarships including Work Study, Theology, Staff Spouse and Child, and Sports scholarships.
Liaise with major donor organizations involved in sponsorships including providing reports, accountability, and generally improving relationships.
Create and maintain publications about scholarship programmes at UCU including brochures and website
Serve as secretariat for the University Scholarships Committee.
Coordinate with relevant offices such as Bursar, Academics, and Student Affairs, Honours College for students’ benefit.
Report to Regional Campuses on donations received and assure they are credited to regional campus accounts at UCU.
Respond to inquiries from sponsors about the status of their sponsored students.
Write MOUs between UCU and donor organizations to ease operations
Counsel and advise students on financial aid
Follow up with donors on their payments
Seek new scholarship opportunities in partnership with offices responsible for University development
Do all such other duties incidental to the advancement of Financial Aid in UCU
Supervise staff in the department
Perform any other job roles as assigned by superiors
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Master’s Degree in Finance or Administration from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Possession of professional qualifications such as ACCA, Certified Public Accountant-CPA, Certified Internal Auditor-CIA or certified Information Systems Auditor-CISA will be an added advantage.
At least two (2) years post masters experience in; Records Management or bookkeeping, working with University students especially in areas of mentoring or counseling, creating and using spreadsheets (Excel), emails (Outlook), word processing, Access (database) internet-based searches.
Partial completion of professional qualifications at least professional stage for ACCA and level III for CPA may be considered.
Good Understanding of accounting and financial management
Excellent written and oral communication skills for working with Government officials and domestic and international donors
Proficiency in customer service including a “ministry presence” for needy students
Ability to handle a complex and dynamic work environment and balance competing priorities effectively.
Competency in the use of several computer packages i.e. word, excel, access, internet and emails etc.
Mature Christian with integrity.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Please remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director of Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Po Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
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