Registrar – Academic Affairs at KCA University (KCAU)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country. KCAU is located on Thika Road in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya. The institution also maintains satellite colleges under the School of Professional Programmes in Githunguri, Kericho, Eldoret, Kisumu and Kitengela.JOB OBJECTIVEThe job holder will be responsible for Student admissions, registration and management of Academic records, examinations and related tasks in the Academic Affairs Division.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that Academic Affairs Department operates effectively and efficiently in line with the vision and mission of the University.Develop and implement policies and procedures in the academic Department in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.Prepare annual work plans in liaison with Heads of Departments/sections to outline the activities in the Departments, timelines, responsible officers and resources required in order to ensure efficiency in operations.Develop and implement the Departmental budget to ensure efficient allocation of resources for the Department strategy to be implemented efficiently and on time.Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports by consolidatingDepartmental reports to inform decisions by Management.Monitor and evaluate the performance of staff in the Department to ensure performance at expected levels.Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records of current and former students.Ensure students adhere to University Rules and Regulations as stipulated in the Students Handbook.Oversee the University examinations process by maintaining up-to-date course schedules and final examination schedules.Supervise the process of credit transfers, graduation and certification of the University’s degrees, degree verification and production of official transcripts.Process the travel, accommodation arrangements and payments of External Examiners.Ensure that examinations are prepared and processed on time.Keep in safe custody all examination materials.Interpret policies and regulations to the University, Senate and Deans Committees.Plan and oversee the preparation of graduation ceremonies and all activities related to graduation matters.Prepare and declare programmes and programme capacities for students’ placements and admissions.Develop and implement a risk register to manage and mitigate risks.Provide secretariat services to committees of the Senate and Deans REQUIREMENTSQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Must have a PhD in Public Administration, Business Administration, HumanCapital Management or its equivalent from an accredited/recognized University.Must be at least a Senior Lecturer or qualify to be appointed one.Three years relevant experience at a level equivalent to a Deputy Registrar.Certificate in leadership and management course.Be a registered member of a Professional Association. OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Knowledge of laws and regulations related to University EducationExcellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.Competent in the use of data and statistics.Ability to foster teamworkComputer proficiency