Role summary

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University. The Registrar is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University (other than financial matters). The Registrar also serves as Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, and Convocation.

Eligibility and requirements

A candidate for Registrar must have:

• A good honours degree (minimum Second Class Lower) from a recognised University
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Higher degree(s), professional qualifications, and membership of professional bodies are listed as added advantages.

The candidate is also expected to:

• Not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar; and must have spent at least three (3) years on that post in a recognised university
• Not be more than sixty (60) years of age at the time of assumption of duty
• Show evidence of strong management and leadership drive from previous positions; and have solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Show the ability to lead a team by example, with clear mentorship skills and plans
• Have personal integrity; show transparency in private and public life; and command respect and loyalty across the University community
• Be computer-literate (yes, that part matters)
• Have good working knowledge of present-day administrative principles, processes, and practices
• Be in excellent physical and mental health

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