Management University of Africa Registrar Academics and Student Affairs Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Management University of Africa (MUA) is a private University in Kenya located in South C, off Popo Road, Nairobi. 

We envision being the premier university in the provision  of innovative leadership and management solutions to industries and communities  worldwide, with a mission to provide quality education for transformational leadership and  excellence in management. 

We are looking for dynamic, self driven and result oriented  professionals to fill the following position:-

Registrar Academics and Student Affairs 

Ref: MUA/REG/01

1 Position

Nature and Scope

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and extension) and will provide leadership in planning, organizing and managing all activities related to admission, teaching, examination, programme development and marketing of academic programmes and student welfare. 

He/She will work closely with Deputy Registrars, Deans of schools, Lecturers and all University departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

In Charge of all Academic activities and programmes across the University (including teaching, preparation of curriculum, timetables, examination result slips, transcripts, graduation and orientation of students) and ensuring that they are performed perfectly and timely in accordance with University policies.

• Oversee the setting and administration of examination and the timely production of Examination transcripts.
• Coordinate and guide Deans of schools, Heads of departments and faculty and ensure that academic programmes developed by respective schools are in conformity with Commission for University Education (CUE).
• Coordinate the Marketing of academic/Training programmes within the University in liaison with the marketing unit.
• Liaise with the Deans of Schools and the Dean of Students to administer the policies and regulations of the University as they pertain to students.
• Coordinate students and staff research activities, scholarly publications and prepare proposals for outside funding of special projects.
• Coordinate and organize public lectures and student attachments in liaison with Deans and Heads of Departments.
• Participate in research and extension activities including soliciting for research and teaching funds, identifying research areas and community outreach activities and disseminate the research information.
• Manage the resources of the registrar's office including human resources, finances and assets in accordance with the University rules and regulations.
• Participate in the Management of MUA as a member of the Deans' Committee, University Senate and other Committees of the University as specified in the University Statutes.
• Oversee the preparation of the Agenda, documents and minutes for the University Senate and Deans' Committee meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Must be a holder of a PhD degree or its equivalent from a recognized university, those with a masters and extensive exemplary work performance in a university environment will also be considered.
• Applicants should have at least five (5) years proven administration of academic programmes at the University level or Institution of higher learning
• Be conversant with strategic management techniques having served as chair or Head of academic department or equivalent.
• Have the capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other stakeholders
• Have a good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with capacity to promote excellence in teaching, research, development and innovation with the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Have a broad awareness and understanding of factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education in Kenya including national policies and strategies governing higher education.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the positions will be negotiated with the successful candidates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the requirements above should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, email address, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees. 

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14th June 2013.

The Vice-Chancellor,
The Management University of Africa,
P. O. Box 29677 – 00100,
Nairobi.

Email: vc@mua.ac.ke

The Management University of Africa is an equal opportunity employer.