Registrar Administrative Assistant

Registrar (Vice Chancellor’s Office)– GRADE 15 – MUST/ADM/02/16  (1 POST)
The Registrar (Vice-Chancellor’s Office) will work under the direction of Vice- Chancellor. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of key administrative and policy areas that relate to the University as a corporate body. He/ she will be expected to provide administrative support to the Vice–Chancellor to ensure smooth operation of the university.
Registrar Job Qualifications
PhD in a Management related field and five (5) years administrative experience with three (3) years at Deputy
Registrar level or equivalent in a University or comparable organization.OR
A Master’s Degree in Management, Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource
Management or Economics from a recognized institution.
Eight (8) years’ administrative experience with three (3) years at Deputy Registrar level or equivalent position in a University set-up.
Should have ability to lead, guide, coordinate and facilitate strategic planning processes.
Should have strong organizational and analytical skills.
Should demonstrate skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Should demonstrate skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing new strategies and procedures.
Have knowledge and understanding of computerized management information systems, applications and tools.
Should have excellent writing and communication skills
Should have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a valid
Certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya Police Service.
Registrar Job Responsibilities
Providing secretariat to the University Council and Management
Advice and support for the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
Responsible for strategic planning and co-ordination of its implementation.
Responsible for policies and statutes.
Responsible for legal and regulatory compliance.
Responsible for risk and emergency planning.
Responsible for supervision of all administrative and support staff in the Vice- Chancellor’s Office.
Responsible for acquisition and maintenance of the furniture in the Vice- Chancellor’s Office
Carries out research on specific issues as directed by the Vice-Chancellor
Oversees the development of the Vice-Chancellor’s budget and monitors its performance.
Gathers and present information to facilitate decision making.
Prepares reports and drafts briefs and presentations.
Terms & Conditions of Service
Successful candidates, for the above positions, will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Meru University of Science and Technology Terms and Conditions of Service.
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