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Vacancy

The Maranatha Christian University (MCU) wishes to engage the services of top and highly motivated officials of the University to lay the foundations of a young Christian University that has serious ambitions to offer world-class research, teaching and learning to local and international students. Whilst the University is to be eventually offer residential courses, it intends in the short-to-medium blended with online instruction in a distance mode. The initial intent is to offer online instruction in a selected range of Programmes which have been approved by ZIMCHE. The ideal candidates therefore must:

• Be practicing, God-fearing Christians with a genuine commitment to the vision and mission of the MCU, not just as an academic exercise, but as a strong vocation and a calling
• Be highly motivated professionals
• Share an outstanding passion to realise the University’s vision and mission in a manner that will embolden them to dare to make a difference both for themselves and the institution in a global academic environment
• Be accountable and responsible in managing all staff, students, the University’s resources
• Have an ability to deliver results in a timely manner and put service to the University above personal interest
• Have a demonstrated ability to lead effectively (especially in a pioneering start-up environment)
• Have a strong winning mentality;

THE UNIVERSITY

The vision of the University is to be a world class University renowned for its advancement of research and entrepreneurial education for personal development and socioeconomic transformation. The mission of the University is to promote world-class academic research, teaching and learning that would support students in achieving societal, national and global impact in the Fourth Industrial Revolution through action to target through problem-solving and solution-providing interventions.
To fulfill its vision and mission, the MCU wishes to fill the following key management positions:

Registrar

All the posts shall be offered through performance-based contracts initially of five years duration but subject to possible renewal at the discretion of the University’s Board of Governors (equivalent to Council).

Applicants are therefore invited from suitably qualified and motivated candidates to fill these vacancies.

All the positions report to the University’s Board of Governors through the Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor himself/herself shall report directly to the University’s Board of Governors.

Remuneration

A commensurate attractive package and other benefits in accordance with the University Terms and Conditions of Service.

Eligibility Criteria

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes

• At least a Master’s Degree in any of a broad range of disciplines such as Education, Administration, Business, Social Sciences, Law, Human Resources Management, Finance, or related fields. A PhD in a relevant work area is an added advantage.

• Proven track record in management, leadership, and building of programmes in all operational areas.

• In-depth knowledge of, and competencies in, University management systems and procedures.

• In-depth knowledge of a University’s operational protocols, as well as University Charter, Ordinances, Statutes, University Rules and Regulations, academic procedures, etc.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to support the University’s vision to become a world-class institution offering cutting-edge programmes in both teaching and learning support functions.

• The ability to set up a Student Admissions Records and Registration, Instruction and Tuition Timetables, Examinations and Assessment, and Graduation Ceremonies.

• Proven track record in management of excellent public relations and communication.

• Ability to lead a team that drives the implementation of University-wide projects.

• Must be a person of integrity, be a team player with excellent public relations and communication skills.

• Have at least ten years’ experience in management at a reputable University or similar institution, five of which must have been at the level of Deputy Registrar or higher.

• Have a thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and regulatory framework for management of Higher Education in Zimbabwe.

• Have a broad working knowledge of public financial management and budgeting.

• Be an excellent communicator with good negotiation skills and the ability to engage with persons at all levels of society.