This is a senior position which requires a highly qualified individual with top organisational skills. The successful candidate will report directly to the Registrar and should have a deep understanding and knowledge of University administration and operations.
Qualifications and Experience
The applicant should be a holder of:
- A first degree in Administration or its equivalent and a Masters degree in Administration or any Social Sciences degree or related area;
- A minimum of six (6) years relevant post qualification experience of which five (5) must be in University academic administration as a Senior Assistant Registrar or at a Senior Management level;
- An earned PhD/DPhil degree would be an added advantage;
- The applicant should have advanced knowledge of statutes and Acts that govern Higher Education;
- The applicant should have an in-depth knowledge of University Academic Committees, University Student Administration, Examination and Graduation processes, systems, policies and procedures;
- The applicant should be well versed with Information Communication Technology;
- The applicant must possess good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
In consultation with the Registrar, the incumbent shall be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Superintend over all activities and processes of the Academic Affairs Department which include developing and maintaining appropriate University rules and regulations on student admissions, registration, student records management, assessment and examination processes;
- Initiate the formulation of academic administrative policies and regulations;
- Develop and manage departmental operational budget;
- Plan and compile the Academic and Examination timetable and general prospectus;
- Implement academic administrative policies and regulations in line with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Education 5.0 Model;
- Assist in planning and arranging of all Academic Ceremonies of the University;
- Service University Committees of Council and Senate;
- Overall supervision of staff in the Academic Registry Department;
- Provide administrative support to the Office of the Registrar; and
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
NB:Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to deputyreg.hr@buse.ac.zw consisting of the following: application letter, certified copies of Educational certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses. Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar- Human Resources and Administration
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
BINDURA
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 7 August 2023.
For more information phone (66210) 7531-2 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9
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