Registrar (Academic Affairs) Job at Kirinyaga University College in Kenya June 2014

 

Kirinyaga University College (KYUC), was established by Legal Order No. 108 of August, 2011 as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. 
The University College aims at becoming a world class university in training, research, technology and innovation for development.

The University College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent academic credentials to fill the following position:
Registrar (Academic Affairs)
KYUC/REG/AA/001/6/14 
Re-Advertised
Job Summary: The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Principal, (Academic Affairs) and will provide administrative support to the University College academic division.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordination of all teaching activities which include preparation of curricula, regulations, University almanac, timetables, examinations, result slips, transcripts, certificates and graduation;
  • Overseeing the administration of students’ welfares which include admission, registration, orientation, counseling, career guidance and discipline;
  • Formulation and provision of policy guidelines on planning, development and management of academic programmes.
  • Guiding Heads of Departments, Deans of Faculties, Directors of Schools or Institutions in running of academic programmes.
  • Planning and organizing public lectures, student attachments and university ceremonial functions;
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Deputy Principal, (Academic Affairs).
Requirements
Applicants should;
  • Be PhD holders in relevant field;
  • Be conversant with the running of academic affairs and has served for at least four (4) years in a university, an institution of higher learning or research institution at a senior position such as Dean/Director or as Deputy Registrar;
  • Have capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other university stakeholders;
  • Have thorough knowledge of the University Act, Statues and other regulations related to academic affairs, administrative and financial matters of the university;
  • Demonstrate good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a proven capacity to promote excellence in teaching, development and innovation with highest ethical standards integrity and professionalism;
  • Be conversant with strategic management techniques;
  • Be able to interpret and enforce University policies and regulations touching on academic matters;
  • Be able to maintain course schedules, catalogues, final examination schedules and manage efficient use of classroom and lecture halls;
  • Candidates with advanced PhD progress will be considered.
Terms and conditions of service: The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service.
Mode of application
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications giving details of the educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address. 
Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a copy of most recent letter of appointment.

Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number for the job applied for so as to be received on or before 25th June, 2014.

In addition applicants for the post of Registrar (AA) and Finance Officer should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned.

The Principal
Kirinyaga University College
P. O. Box 143-10300
Kerugoya

Kirinyaga University College is an equal opportunity employer therefore applicants of either gender and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 



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