The University of Development Studies popularly known as UDS has opened invitations for applications for the Senior role of the Registrar of the Institution. Since 1992 when the University was established, it has gone ahead to provide good and quality higher education for all who choose to enroll there. Not only that, it has produced some fine research that has contributed to knowledge and has successfully integrated the academic world with that of the community.
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Roles and Responsibilities
- The Registrar serves as the Chief advisor to the Vice-Chancellor. The statutes and policy directions of the school show that the Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the School and works under the Vice-Chancellor.
- The Registrar is responsible for keeping all University information and records.
- The Registrar is responsible to the Council for the custody of the University Seal and putting it on University documents.
- The registrar is responsible for supervising and leading all Directorates, Departments, Sections, and Units under the Registry and across a wide range of activities.
- The Registrar serves as the Secretary to the University Council, Academic Board, all Standing, Statutory and Ad Hoc Committees and Boards of the University.
Relevant Qualifications and Experiences
Applicants must have the following:
- at least a Masters Degree in Educational Administration, Administration in Higher Education, General Management or any relevant discipline:
- with not less than 15 years post -qualification working experience in a Public University, with a minimum of 5 years at the grade of Deputy Registrar.
OR
- a senior management experience in a large, complex, and decentralized organization, preferably in an academic/research institution for a minimum of 15 years.
Additional Relevant Requirements
In addition, applicants must:
- be dynamic with extensive administrative, management, leadership, and professional competencies;
- have evidence of in-depth knowledge and application of administrative systems and procedures;
- have strong intellect with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- demonstrate the ability to develop, articulate and implement strategic thrusts, especially in an academic working environment;
- understand the history and evolution of Universities, local higher education policy and practice, and the social, political, and economic environment in which Ghanaian Universities operate;
- have evidence of creativity, innovation, and change management in higher education administration;
- have a sound appreciation of emerging global trends in higher education;
- be computer literate;
- have considerable experience in dealing with a variety of internal and external publics;
- be of unblemished character, principled with a strong sense of public morality and integrity; and
- be of mature and sober judgment.
Application Procedures
- Applicants are to complete the UDS Online Senior Members Application Form by visiting https://jobs.uds.edu.gh
- Applicants are required to print Three (3) copies of the completed application
summary, together with their Curriculum Vitae, certificates, names and addresses of three (3) referees, and any other relevant documents - A brief Statement, minimum of three (3) pages and a maximum of five (5) pages,outlining the vision of applicant for UDS, and the strategies for achieving it, during his/her tenure as Registrar. The UDS Strategic Plan can be located here.
- Applicants must always quote the Form Identification Number as reference in all their correspondence.
- Hard copies of the application are to be submitted to;
The Chairman
Search Committee for the Appointment of Registrar
c/o Vice-Chancellor’s Office
University for Development Studies
P. O. Box TL1350
Tamale - Soft copies of the application should be submitted to vc@uds.edu.gh
- Further information about the University for Development Studies can be found on the UDS website at www.uds.edu.gh
Deadline
Closing date for submission of applications is 1st February 2021.
