ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF REGISTRAR

The University of Cape Coast Governing Council is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Registrar which will become vacant on 1st August, 2024. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position.

KEY DUTIES

The Registrar is a key officer who acts as Secretary to both the Governing Council and Academic Board of the University. The Registrar´s primary responsibility is to oversee the general administration of the University. He/she is also responsible for providing secretarial services to statutory Boards/Committees, offering guidance for policy formulation and publishing the decisions of Council and Academic Board.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess a minimum of postgraduate research degree in a relevant discipline with not less than 16 years post-qualification experience as a senior member in a reputable tertiary education institution or analogous organisation. Having a background in educational administration, general management or law would be an additional advantage.

Applicants must have served for at least four (4) years at the rank of Deputy Registrar in a University or comparable position in a similar institution.  

Applicants must be dynamic individuals with extensive administrative, management, leadership and professional competencies.

In addition, applicants must:

●          demonstrate in-depth understanding of the tertiary education landscape and the relevant laws governing the operation of tertiary educational institutions;

●          show evidence of understanding and application of administrative systems and procedures;

●          have significant leadership experience at the senior level in a University or analogous institution;

●          have record of creativity, innovation and change management in higher education administration;

●          have deep understanding of the social, economic and political environment in which universities operate;

●          have sound appreciation of emerging global trends in higher education;

●          show commitment to the highest level of personal and professional integrity;

●          be able to provide sound advice to the Governing Council and the Vice-Chancellor on governance and management issues;

●          demonstrate professionalism, resourcefulness and sound judgement;

●          show evidence of effective planning, organising, leading and controlling.

TENURE OF OFFICE

The Registrar's position is tenured. The successful applicant should be able to serve as Registrar for a minimum of four (4) years before attaining the retiring age of 60 years.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salaries and fringe benefits attached to the position are attractive.

MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit eight (8) copies of applications together with their personal profiles, curricula vitae, certificates and vision statements which should not be more than four (4) pages and other relevant supporting documents to:

The Chairman

Search Committee (Post of Registrar)

℅ Council Secretariat

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast

or

The Representative

Universities of Ghana Overseas Office

321 City Road

London, ECIV lLJ

England

Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the Chairman of the Search Committee not later than Wednesday, 17th April, 2024.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 17th April, 2024.

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