Academic Registrar - Gulu University

Organisation: Gulu University

Duty

Station:  Gulu, Uganda

Reports

to: Deputy Vice

Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Gulu University is a Public University

established by Statutory Instrument No. 16 of 2003. The University was set to

serve as a launch pad for equitable development in Uganda providing knowledge

and skills and stimulating innovations in education, technology, economic

advancement and social development. The University is located in Gulu

Municipality with branches in Lira, Kitgum and Hoima districts.

Job

Summary: The Academic

Registrar will support the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) in the

administration and organization of all academic matters including

Administration, Undergraduate studies, Postgraduate studies, Examinations,

Research and Publications.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Offer Leadership and overall Management

of the Academic Registrar’s Department;

·        
Manage

all Academic matters, Admissions, Registration of Undergraduate and Graduate

Students;

·        
Oversee

the maintenance and development of the student records system. This involves

managing the implementation and development of technical and operational

systems for managing student enrolment, matriculation, registration,

assessment, progress and graduation;

·        
Ensure

provision of relevant, accurate and detailed student data, to support a wide

variety of academic and administrative processes, including monitoring

procedures, internal and external reporting requirements;

·        
The

incumbent will be responsible for coordination and management of all University

Examination Processes, Research, Graduate Studies, Regulations, Syllabi and

Staff Development;

·        
The

Academic Registrar will serve as the Secretary to the Senate and its

Committees;

·        
Ensure

that Academic Ceremonies such as Graduation are successfully organized;

·        
The Academic

Registrar will be responsible for the financial management of the Academic

Registrar’s Department;

·        
In

charge of the timely handling of election of Deans/ Directors / Heads of

Academic Departments;

·        
The

Academic Registrar is also responsible for collaborative linkages with

institutions and organizations whose mandate relates to University Education;

·        
He

/she will serves as the Secretary to the University Convocation (Association of

Staff and the University Alumni);

·        
Perform

any other related duties that may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor and/or

Deputy Vice-Chancellor as and when deemed necessary.

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience: 

·        
The Academic

Registrar must be a Ugandan citizen who possesses an Honours Bachelor’s Degree

from a recognized institution and a Master Degree or an equivalent professional

qualification from a recognized Institution of higher learning.

·        
Possession

of a Master Degree in Educational Management/Administration will be an added

advantage;

·        
A

minimum of ten years’ working experience, five (5) of which must be at Senior

Management Level from a reputable organization;

·        
The

incumbent must be industrious and self-driven;

·        
Must

be ready to work under pressure for long hours;

·        
Impeccable

level of integrity;

·        
Age: Between 45-55 years

All interested candidates should submit

applications with five copies of curriculum vitae and certified copies of

Certificates and transcripts, giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications,

work experience, present salary (if any),and the names of three referees with their

respective addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees

forward their recommendations to the University Secretary before the closing

date for receipt of applications.

The applications should be delivered by

hand or posted to the University Secretary, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu

or at the liaison Office at UMA Show Ground in Kampala.

Deadline:

11^th January, 2016