REGISTRAR

Africa University

REGISTRAR

ACU Ref: 58562
Closing Date: 25 May 2011

(A United Methodist Church Related Institution))
‘Investing in Africa’s future’

Africa University, an International Pan African and United Methodist Church Related Institution in Zimbabwe, invites applications from suitably qualified and well experienced persons to fill the following position:

REGISTRAR

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, this is an executive position in the University. The Registrar will act as the chief administrator, whose main responsibility is the provision of administration services through the designing of appropriate systems. The Registrar leads undergraduate and graduate activities involving admission, registration, grading, class and examination scheduling, student awards and financial aid, curriculum review, university calendar publication and graduation. He or she will lead all activities relating to the management of Human Resources at the University. The Registrar shall enforce all rules and regulations of the Board of Directors and shall have such authority as is necessary to enforce them.

He or she is also expected to provide guidance and advice regarding policies and procedures to appropriate campus governing committees such as Senate and Cabinet.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Strategic
• Responsible for developing and implementing the Registry strategic plan in accordance with the overall Africa University strategic plan
• Reviews academic and administrative policies and recommends changes and, when required, drafts new policies for consideration by the appropriate Committees.
• Serves as a member of the University’s senior management team
• Works with faculty and administrators to align academic programs with the strategic mission of the University

Administrative
• Serve on or chair University committees as appropriate
• Overseeing the provision of security services to all University properties
• Overseeing the provision of technical general services like electrical, construction, plumbing and transport

Academic Affairs
• Oversees the processing of student admissions, registration, administration of financial aid, scheduling of classes and examinations, maintenance of academic records and the holding of academic ceremonies like graduation and matriculation
• Ensures implementation of academic policies with regard to student records, registration, examinations, grading and graduation
• Provides support and advice to the Senate Committees on academic issues

Human Resources
• Oversees the strategic management of Human Resources issues at the university, including but not limited to: recruitment, staff development, performance management and industrial relations

REQUIREMENTS:
• At least a Masters degree in student services, educational administration or a related area
• Substantial experience at a senior level in a Higher Education institution
• Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology to deliver Records and Registration services.
• A proven record in working successfully with diverse populations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with University departments and cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

TO APPLY:
Applications together with CV, copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at least three referees, with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded to:

Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration
Africa University
P O Box 1320
MUTARE
ZIMBABWE

OR

E-mail to: arpa@africau.ac.zw or arpasec@africau.ac.zw

Closing date for applications is 25 May 2011

For more information visit our website at www.africau.edu