Assistant Registrar / Business Manager at Merigage Limited

Job Summary

• We seek to recruit a smart, intelligent, and self-motivated Assistant Registrar / Business Manager whose main duties include Membership Management, Partnership Development, Business Support, and Events Coordination. She will support the Institute and the Office of the Registrar, working closely with senior leadership to execute strategic initiatives, strengthen membership engagement, and enhance the Institute’s visibility.

Responsibilities

Core Administrative & Membership Functions

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent proposal writing and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills
• Manage membership acquisition, onboarding, engagement, and retention
• Capacity to generate bulk membership and patronage from tertiary institutions, corporate organizations, government institutions, etc.

Business Manager Support Responsibilities

• Support senior management in implementing strategic goals
• Attend meetings, conferences, and official visits to secure collaborations and partnerships with:

Professional associations and industry networks

• Represent the Institute professionally in partnership discussions, membership drives, and stakeholder engagements
• Assist in coordinating membership-driven programs, trainings, certifications, and leadership development initiatives
• Drive revenue-supporting activities such as membership expansion, training participation, and event sponsorship
• Prepare proposals, presentations, partnership documents, reports, and business briefs for the Registrar
• Support planning and coordination of conferences, seminars, workshops, summits, and corporate events
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders and follow up on partnership commitments
• Conduct outreach to grow the Institute’s presence in academic institutions and corporate markets
• Monitor industry, economic, and leadership development trends to identify opportunities beneficial to the Institute
• Ensure efficient support functions that enhance the Institute’s service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction

Digital, Marketing & External Relations

• Practical knowledge of digital marketing, and social media management
• Promote the Institute across digital and physical platforms
• Ability to interpret economic and business trends and apply insights for institutional benefit
• Ability to initiate and develop new accounts both locally and internationally
• Effective negotiation and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Personal Attributes

• Confidence and poise
• Versatile, diligent, with a high level of integrity
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a goal-getter

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience working in tertiary institutions, professional bodies, management consulting firms, or related sectors.

Requirements

• A good First Degree from a recognized university/polytechnic
• Professional certification or postgraduate degree is an added advantage