Assistant Registrar at University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh

JOB PURPOSE

• The Assistant Registrar is a custodian of institutional governance, entrusted with interpreting statutes, implementing Senate and Council decisions, and safeguarding the integrity of academic and administrative records within a world-class African university system.
• This job’s purpose is to provide senior-level administrative leadership in the Registry, coordinate policy implementation, oversee records integrity, and contribute to institutional governance and quality assurance.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate major Registry functions (admissions, examinations, records, graduation).
• Interpret and apply University laws, statutes, regulations and Senate decisions.
• Prepare high-level reports, briefs and policy documents.
• Supervise and appraise Registry staff under assigned units.
• Support Council, Senate and statutory committee secretariat functions.
• Ensure compliance with NUC, government and institutional regulations.
• Contribute to digitisation, reform and continuous improvement of Registry processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences or relevant discipline from a recognised institution with six (6) years’ cognate experience, Certificate of NYSC Completion/Discharge.
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and must provide evidence of requisite professional registration.
• A Master’s degree is a strong advantage.

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• A Bachelor’s degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences or relevant discipline from a recognised institution with six (6) years’ cognate experience, Certificate of NYSC Completion/Discharge.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• At least six (6) years relevant post-qualification administrative experience in a university or comparable institution.
• Membership/Fellowship of NIM, CIPM, or other recognised administrative bodies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• University governance and statutes
• Policy interpretation and implementation
• Strategic administration and supervision
• Advanced report writing and documentation
• Digital registry systems and data governance

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Proven integrity, discretion and ethical leadership.
• Sound judgement in academic and administrative matters.
• Strong organisational and people-management skills.
• Strategic thinking and reform orientation.
• Deep commitment to UAST’s vision of excellence, relevance/credibility and institutional legacy.