Registrar (Academic Affairs) at Laikipia University

REF: LU/AD/1/10/2022

Reports: The holder will report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs).

Academic and Professional Requirements

Applicants shall:

• Hold a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from a university recognised in Kenya;
• Be an active member of at least one recognized professional body;
• Attendance of a Senior Management or other professional course lasting more than four weeks will be an added advantage;
• Be computer literate with demonstrable practical experience;
• Have proven qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at senior management level; and
• Have knowledge and experience in the formulation and provision of guidelines on administration, planning, management of University services and academic matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Registrar (Academic Affairs) shall:

• Co-ordinate, enrol and register students;
• Develop, maintain and secure student records;
• Supervise the process of issuance of certificates and final transcripts;
• Co-ordinate academic planning including use of classrooms and other academic facilities
• Co-ordinate administration of student academic affairs;
• Be in charge of interpretation and enforcement of academic policies and regulations;
• Advise the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs) on formulation and evaluation of academic programmes, policies and procedures;
• Be the Secretary to the Senate, the Deans’ Committee and the Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Academic, Research and Student Affairs’ Student Disciplinary Committee;
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on academic affairs, relevant statutory requirements and overall status of the Department to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs);
• Undertake such other responsibilities as shall be assigned or delegated by theDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs)

Experience

• Have at least six (6) years’ experience in the administration of a university or in the public sector, three (3) of which should be as a Deputy Registrar (Grade 14) or an equivalent position.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Successful candidate for the position shall hold office for a contract term of five (5) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment upon satisfactory performance