Job Description

• Reporting to the Vice - Chancellor, the Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for coordination of the University's strategic planning; policy formulation and implementation.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for supervision of the day-to-day operations of the offices within tile Registry, including student admissions, examinations and records, student affairs, human resources and general administration.
• The Registrar shall be the Secretary to the Governing Council and the Academic Board of the University.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for the custody of Accra Technical University Seal and for affixing same to relevant documents of the Governing Council and the Academic Board.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for the custody of all legal documents and records of the University.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for publishing policy decisions of the Governing Council and the Academic Board of the University.
• The Registrar shall perform any other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Councilor delegated by the Vice-Chancellor of the University

Terms of Appointment

• The Registrar shall hold office for an initial term of four (4) years. The appointment may be renewed, upon application for a further term of up to four (4)years only if that is not beyond the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the University Governing Council consistent with the Technical Universities Act 2016 (Act 922) and the Statutes of the University.
• The salary and Conditions of Service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person:

• Must be a servant leader and be capable to plan, organize, implement, and administratively manage all activities related to the Office of the Registrar.
• The Person must be able to provide sound advice to the Vice-Chancellor on all issues affecting the administrative functions of the University.
• Must have wide experience in the management of students and staff records in a manner that is consistent with the University's mission and accreditation standards.
• Must possess excellent relational, communications, academic and administrative skills.
• Be able to identify the Mission and Vision and develop implementation strategy to achieve the same.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a commitment to outstanding student service.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with students, administrators and external agencies.
• Must be able to work with and influence others to achieve operational requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to counsel students and provide advice and directions as appropriate to resolve issues and complaints
• Must have a minimum of Masters' degree preferably in Administration, Management related area and preferably a professional qualification in the relevant discipline.
• Must have at least twelve (12) years post qualification working experience in a senior academic position in a tertiary education or related institution.
• Must be able to serve a full FOUR-YEAR (4) term of office before attaining the compulsory retirement age of SIXTY (60) years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

• Candidates are to submit an application letter and completed Application forms obtained from the Registry of the University or download and print a copy from the University's website at www.atu.edu.gh.
• Applicants are to attach Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to the qualities of the applicant.
• Applicants are to include a short statement of not more than four pages (Times New Roman size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining their vision and strategies for implementation.
• Applications must be hand delivered in a sealed envelope to the Registry of the University and signed for or submitted using a registered electronic mail to reach
• The address below not later than 30th August, 2018.

The Chairman
Search Committee for Registrar
c/o Office of the Registrar
Accra Technical University
P. O. Box 561
Accra

Email: searchaturegistrar@atu.edu.gh
Emall: registrar@atu.edu.gh

Closing Date: 30 August, 2018

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted