The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of REGISTRAR, to begin on 1st August 2026.

THE INSTITUTION:

The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. The University of Ghana has a student population of over 70,000 and over 6,000 employees, made up of academic and senior administrative and professional employees, as well as other support staff.

The vision of the University is to achieve global impact through innovative research, teaching and learning, using a technology-driven and people-centred approach.

Our mission is to create an enabling environment that makes the University of Ghana increasingly relevant to national and global development through cutting-edge research and quality teaching and learning.

THE POSITION

• The Registrar is the Chief Operating Officer of the University, under the ViceChancellor and in accordance with policy directives of the Council, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the University. The Registrar is secretary to the Office of the Chancellor, the University Council and the Academic Board. The Registrar provides strategic advice and briefings to the Vice-Chancellor and is expected to provide leadership and management across a wide range of activities.
• The Registrar also assists the Vice-Chancellor to deliver on their vision and the strategic priorities of the University.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

Applicants must have the following:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Not less than 15 years post-qualification experience in an institution of higher education and should currently be at the grade of Deputy Registrar.
• Applicants from outside the higher education sector must have at least 15 years post-qualification senior management experience in a large, complex organization.

Proven evidence of:

• excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; ii. excellent appreciation of and familiarity with the Ghanaian higher education sector;
• very good understanding of higher education policy and practice; iv. substantiable and demonstrable experience in dealing with a variety of internal and external stakeholders within the higher education sector.

The Person

• Must be of exemplary ethical conduct and have a high degree of integrity;
• Must have mature and sober judgement;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Must have excellent leadership skills and be a team player;

Salary

Attractive with fringe benefits in line with approved benefits for senior-level appointments in a public university.

Tenure

The Registrar shall hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions approved by the University Council and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.

Applicants should be able to complete a four-year term before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Note that only electronic copy applications will be accepted.

Applicants are required to submit a complete application dossier by email through vacancies@ug.edu.gh and addressed to:

The Chairperson
Search Committee for Registrar
c/o Office of the Vice-Chancellor
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra
Ghana

The application pack should contain the following:

• An application letter expressing interest in the position
• Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) which may be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to the applicant’s experience and suitability for the role
• Copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
• A statement of a maximum of 2,500 words indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The UG Strategic Plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at: https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications

Further information about the University of Ghana and the position may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh

• Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of three persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.

The application material should be submitted as a single PDF file.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE

Electronic applications should be sent to the Chairperson, Search Committee for Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 25 September, 2025