Job Description

THE COUNCIL of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, announces that the position of the REGISTRAR of the University shall become vacant on 1st-January, 2017 

• The Registrar, who is the Chief Administrative Officer, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University under the Vice-Chancellor and in accordance with policy directives of the Council. 
• The Registrar is also Secretary to the University Council and the Academic Board. 
• He/She provides strategic advice and briefings to the Vice-Chancellor and is expected to provide leadership and management across a wide range of activities

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of Master's Degree 
• Not less than Ten (10) years post qualification working experience in a tertiary institution, Five (5) of which should be at the grade of at least Deputy Registrar or equivalent. 
• Or substantial Senior Management experience in a large, complex and decentralized organization, preferably in an academic institution 
• Strong intellect with excellent managerial, communication and interpersonal skills, 
• A deep appreciation of the academic working environment of the Kwame Nkruniah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi 
• Be principled with strong and proven sense of public morality and integrity 
• An understanding of the history and evolution of universities, local higher education policy and practice
• Considerable experience in dealing with a wide variety of internal and external publics 
• The eligible candidate should be able to complete a Five (5) year Term of Office before his/her Sixtieth (60th) Birthday.