Registrar at Bradfield Consulting

Our Client, an educational organization of high repute is looking for qualified men and women of proven character and commitment to selfless service, national and international academic standing, with a high level of creativity, innovation and financial acumen, to fill the following vacancy.

The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration of the University. In addition, the Registrar will serve as the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation, Statutory Committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping in safe custody all records of the University
• Arranging for the conduct of examinations;
• Serving as Secretary to and be responsible for executive action arising from decisions of the Governing Council, the Senate, and such other bodies as the Statutes may prescribe or Vice-Chancellor may direct
• Coordinate and organize all activities of the administrative components of the university.
• Ensuring that all University Publications, such as the university calendar, prospectus, student and staff handbook, handbook on administrative procedures are updated and released regularly.
• Serving as member on various academic and administrative committees as may be prescribed by law or the relevant University authorities;
• Liaise with the administrative unit heads as well as network with staff and student unions in creating a conducive climate for the functioning of the university.
• Assisting the Vice-Chancellor in the general administration of the University

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work under pressure and meeting set academic administrative deadlines, aligned to excellent communication and report writing skills are advantageous. 
• The ability to draft and write policies is a core performance area of this position that also requires a sound knowledge of electronic administrative systems and the ability to manage data.
• A high level of ICT Mastery and competency is also required for this position

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum qualification of a Masters Degree in Humanities from a reputable university. A doctorate degree (Ph.D.) will be an added advantage.
• This position requires extensive experience of academic administration. The candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification administrative/professional experience, five (5) years of which must be unbroken service in academic administrative capacity at a higher institution of learning (Preferably a private university).
• The Registrar must sign a Performance Contract and will be subjected to an annual performance appraisal.