DEPUTY REGISTRAR : ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & ADMINISTRATION – Midlands State University 1359 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the post of Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs and Administration, Midlands State University, Zvishavane Campus

Reporting to the Registrar, the individual will be responsible for managing the academic affairs and general administration of the Campus. The successful candidate should be a highly qualified and experienced Senior University Administrator with vast knowledge of University academic administration systems and functions.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a Master’s degree
At least eight (8) years relevant experience in Higher Education Administration, five (5) of which should have been in a leadership role in the Academic Registry at a level of at least Principal Assistant Registrar or Senior Assistant Registrar;

Desired Competencies

Knowledge of Higher Education legislation and regulatory requirements with implications for academic administration;
Demonstrable knowledge of University academic rules and policies;
Appropriate experience in managing staff and working in a customer service environment;
Demonstrable ability to prioritize and coordinate the work of teams, adhere to procedure and commit to high-quality service delivery;
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing
Ability to communicate readily and effectively at all levels
Accuracy and attention to detail;

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to:

Offer professional advice and guidance to University Administration and committees on all matters pertaining to the academic affairs and general administration of the University;
Develop, manage, coordinate and evaluate all academic affairs issues of the University in line with the vision, mission and core values of the University;
Oversee, guide, and optimise delivery of services in the following Academic Registry Sections: Student Admissions, Student Records and Registration;
Assisting in the formulation of academic regulations and policies;
Develop and implement systems to ensure that the University processes applications efficiently and effectively;
Oversee the production of the teaching master timetable;
Take overall responsibility for the integrity of student records throughout the lifecycle of a student at the University;
Initiates and act as the custodian of academic certificates and all academic regulations and the University academic calendar;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on academic administration-related matters;
Manage and direct daily operational management of workloads of the Office of Academic Registry to meet targets, ensure adherence to procedures and timetable, monitor for inconsistencies, and ensure the best use of available resources;
Co-ordinates the Academic Ceremonies the University;
Supervise and coordinate the functions of Faculty Administrators and other sections of the University.
Liaises with the Director of Examinations on examination-related matters;
Compile regular reports and statistics to the Registrar and University Management on academic affairs matters
Identify and monitor trends with implications for academic affairs administration and provide early warning and information for risk assessment for the University Management
Liaise with members of the teaching, non-teaching staff, students, and the outside community both locally, regionally, and internationally.
Servicing of Committees of Senate and Academic Board;