Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs
Strategic Management Jobs
- Great Zimbabwe University- GZU
- Expires 30 Jan 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs (1 POST)
This is a senior position which requires a highly qualified individual with top organisational skills. The successful candidate will report directly to the Registrar and should have a deep understanding and knowledge of University administration and operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Registrar, the incumbent shall be responsible for assisting in the following areas:
• Supervising the process of student admissions, registrations, records and examinations;
• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records of current and former students;
• Building secure student data files and set policy and procedure for their responsible use;
• Developing, interpreting and enforcing policies and regulations on academic affairs;
• Monitoring the University’s long and short term plans in accordance with its strategy;
• Developing the academic registry departmental budget;
• Maintaining up-to-date course schedules, catalogues and final examination schedules;
• Managing the efficient use of classrooms;
• Supervising and maintaining the degree audit systems;
• Supervising the processes for the articulation of transfer credits, graduation and certification of bachelors and masters degrees, enrolment and degree verification, production of official transcripts, and diplomas;
• Counseling /advising students and staff on academic matters;
• Maintaining contacts with business and all stakeholders whose functions and operations directly interface on the work of Great Zimbabwe University;
• Supervising functions of School Administrators;
• Servicing of Committees of Council and Senate; and
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a minimum of a masters degree in any Administration related discipline and at least 5 years post qualification experience at senior management level. The ideal candidate must have served as Assistant/Senior Assistant Registrar or above for at least five years. Applicants with a doctorate degree will have an added advantage. In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must possess good communication, presentation and leadership skills.
How to Apply
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
Applicants must submit six copies of applications of the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, contact telephone number(s) and names and addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Great Zimbabwe University
P.O. Box 1235
MASVINGO
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 January, 2021.
