Registrar at Meru University of Science and Technology

Registrar (Vice Chancellor’s Office)– GRADE 15 – MUST/ADM/02/16  (1 POST)

The Registrar (Vice-Chancellor’s Office) will work under the direction of Vice- Chancellor. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of key administrative and policy areas that relate to the University as a corporate body. He/ she will be expected to provide administrative support to the Vice–Chancellor to ensure smooth operation of the university.

Registrar Job Qualifications

• PhD in a Management related field and five (5) years administrative experience with three (3) years at Deputy
• Registrar level or equivalent in a University or comparable organization.
  OR
• A Master’s Degree in Management, Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource
• Management or Economics from a recognized institution.
• Eight (8) years’ administrative experience with three (3) years at Deputy Registrar level or equivalent position in a University set-up.
• Should have ability to lead, guide, coordinate and facilitate strategic planning processes.
• Should have strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Should demonstrate skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Should demonstrate skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing new strategies and procedures.
• Have knowledge and understanding of computerized management information systems, applications and tools.
• Should have excellent writing and communication skills
• Should have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a valid
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya Police Service.

Registrar Job Responsibilities

• Providing secretariat to the University Council and Management
• Advice and support for the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
• Responsible for strategic planning and co-ordination of its implementation.
• Responsible for policies and statutes.
• Responsible for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for risk and emergency planning.
• Responsible for supervision of all administrative and support staff in the Vice- Chancellor’s Office.
• Responsible for acquisition and maintenance of the furniture in the Vice- Chancellor’s Office
• Carries out research on specific issues as directed by the Vice-Chancellor
• Oversees the development of the Vice-Chancellor’s budget and monitors its performance.
• Gathers and present information to facilitate decision making.
• Prepares reports and drafts briefs and presentations.

Terms & Conditions of Service

Successful candidates, for the above positions, will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Meru University of Science and Technology Terms and Conditions of Service.