College Registrar – University of Malawi
We are looking for a mature, well motivated individual with excellent management and administrative leadership skills, knowledge and experience of not less than 5 yrs gained from leading and administrative dept of a large and busy organisation, he/she should be prepared to operate in a challenging higher education environment where deadlines have to be met.
College Registrar as head of the registry as and as advisor to the Principal on matters concerning policy interpretation, human resource management, general management and staff and students’ welfare, is expected to carry out the following duties
Provide leadership to the registry, Interpret university policies as well as initiating review of the same, Manage the staff establishment and recruitment for the college, Manage te staff performance management system and staff appraisal processes, Manage staff contracts, Process retrenchment and retirement for staff members, Manage staff disciplinary matters, Maintain industrial peace, Coordinate student admissions processes, Handle student’s examinations processes, Deal with general correspondence, Manage college assets, Coordinate college legal affairs in liaison with eh Central Office and the university Legal counsel, Budget and monitor budget implementation for the administration section (Principal, Deans and Registrar’s office), Oversee servicing of both statutory and adhoc committees
Masters Degree in an appropriate administration or management discipline, Knowledge of policy development and implementation and administrative and procedural law and legislative structures, 5 yrs of experience in management position
Knowledge and understanding of core functions of the university of Malawi, Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain contact with the university membership at large, Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of Constituent Colleges as well as the University of Malawi, Ability to work towards set deadlines and to adapt and operate effectively in a dynamic and challenging higher education environment, Capability to engage in relationship-building with different cares of staff, multiple organisations, govt agencies and educational institutions, Ability to operate effectively in team environment, Commitment to professionalism, Openness to diversity, Capacity to engage colleagues and customers with diplomacy and tact, Ability to safeguard ethics and integrity by being willing to take difficult but necessary and unpopular decisions, Ability to appreciate the pivotal role played by open communiication, Appreciate of transparent decision making, Willingness to mentor subordinates by encouraging learning and sharing of knowledge, Excellent leadership skills, Ability to think critically and Capacity to offer creative solutions to emerging challenges
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements should submit their applications giving names and addresses of 3 traceable refs under confidential cover to The university Registrar, University Office, P o Box 278, Zomba, registrar@unima.mw Closing date is 6th August Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
We are looking for a mature, well motivated individual with excellent management and administrative leadership skills, knowledge and experience of not less than 5 yrs gained from leading and administrative dept of a large and busy organisation, he/she should be prepared to operate in a challenging higher education environment where deadlines have to be met.
College Registrar as head of the registry as and as advisor to the Principal on matters concerning policy interpretation, human resource management, general management and staff and students’ welfare, is expected to carry out the following duties
Provide leadership to the registry, Interpret university policies as well as initiating review of the same, Manage the staff establishment and recruitment for the college, Manage te staff performance management system and staff appraisal processes, Manage staff contracts, Process retrenchment and retirement for staff members, Manage staff disciplinary matters, Maintain industrial peace, Coordinate student admissions processes, Handle student’s examinations processes, Deal with general correspondence, Manage college assets, Coordinate college legal affairs in liaison with eh Central Office and the university Legal counsel, Budget and monitor budget implementation for the administration section (Principal, Deans and Registrar’s office), Oversee servicing of both statutory and adhoc committees
Masters Degree in an appropriate administration or management discipline, Knowledge of policy development and implementation and administrative and procedural law and legislative structures, 5 yrs of experience in management position
Knowledge and understanding of core functions of the university of Malawi, Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain contact with the university membership at large, Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of Constituent Colleges as well as the University of Malawi, Ability to work towards set deadlines and to adapt and operate effectively in a dynamic and challenging higher education environment, Capability to engage in relationship-building with different cares of staff, multiple organisations, govt agencies and educational institutions, Ability to operate effectively in team environment, Commitment to professionalism, Openness to diversity, Capacity to engage colleagues and customers with diplomacy and tact, Ability to safeguard ethics and integrity by being willing to take difficult but necessary and unpopular decisions, Ability to appreciate the pivotal role played by open communiication, Appreciate of transparent decision making, Willingness to mentor subordinates by encouraging learning and sharing of knowledge, Excellent leadership skills, Ability to think critically and Capacity to offer creative solutions to emerging challenges
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements should submit their applications giving names and addresses of 3 traceable refs under confidential cover to The university Registrar, University Office, P o Box 278, Zomba, registrar@unima.mw Closing date is 6th August Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
