Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of REGISTRAR, which will become vacant on 1st August 2021.
THE INSTITUTION:
The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. The University of Ghana has a student population of almost 50,000 and employees numbering approximately 6,000, made up of academic and senior administrative employees, as well as other support staff.
THE POSITION:
The Registrar is the Chief Operating Officer under the Vice-Chancellor and in accordance with policy directives of the Council, is responsible for the day to day operations of the University. The Registrar is also secretary to the Office of the Chancellor, the University Council and the Academic Board. S/he provides strategic advice and briefings to the Vice-Chancellor and is expected to provide leadership and management across a wide range of activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must have the following:
Either,
a. must have at least a Master's Degree in a relevant field with not less than 15 years post-qualification experience in an institution of higher education and at the grade of Deputy Registrar.
OR
b. Senior management experience in a large, complex and decentralized organization, preferably in an academic institution.
And in addition, have
i. strong intellect with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
ii. a deep appreciation of the academic working environment;
iii. an understanding of the history and evolution of universities, local higher education policy and practice;
iv. considerable experience in dealing with variety of internal and external publics.
The Person
• Must be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity;
• Must have mature and sober judgement;
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and must be a team player;
• Must be principled with strong and proven sense of public morality and integrity.
Terms of Appointment
• To be determined by Council consistent with the University’s Act and Statutes.
Mode of Application
Candidates are to submit an application letter and completed application form: UAB 1C to which should be attached the following:
(i) Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to the qualities sought.
(ii) A short vision statement (not more than 5 pages) outlining how the applicant would respond to the University of Ghana Mission and Vision Statements during his/her tenure as Registrar. The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at: http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan.
Applications (Hard Copy) are to be submitted directly to:
The Chairperson
Search Committee for Registrar
c/o Office of the Vice-Chancellor
University of Ghana
P. O. Box LG 25
Legon, Accra
Ghana
Or, vcoffice@ug.edu.gh / registrar@ug.edu.gh (Soft Copy).
Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.
A copy of this advertisement with further details regarding the position, can be found under Employment Opportunities (Quick links) at the University of Ghana website: www.ug.edu.gh.
The application form UAB 1C together with a profile of the University of Ghana can be found at the University’s website: https://www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Monday, 30th November, 2020.
REGISTRAR
EXCERPTS FROM THE BASIC LAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Registrar
(1) The University Council shall appoint a Registrar for the University.
(2) The Registrar shall hold office on the terms and conditions specified in the letter or appointment in accordance with the Statutes of the University.
(3) The Registrar is the secretary to the
(a) Office of the Chancellor,
(b) Council, and
(c) Academic Board.
(4) The Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University.
(5) The Registrar shall be the Chief Operating Officer of the University under the Vice-Chancellor.
(6) The Registrar may perform any other functions provided for in Statutes enacted by Council.
(7) Prior to the assumption of office, the Registrar shall swear the oath of office as prescribed in the Constitution and modified in the Schedule to this Act which shall be administered by the Chancellor.
Source: University of Ghana Act 2010, Act 806
The Registrar and Registrary
Source: Statutes of the University of Ghana