Registrar (Academic Affairs) at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

The University was founded through Harambee spirit on 5th January, 1972, as Western College of Arts and Applied Sciences (WECO) under the stewardship of .the former fiery MP, Masinde Muliro. As chairman of the project executive committee, Muliro worked with Prof. Reuben J. Olembo (then Head, Department of Botany University of Nairobi) as secretary. The establishment of the College was in response to the needs of the people of Western province to have a College which would provide a training ground for technical manpower requirements for the province and the nation. 

Advert Reference: AD/11/05/22

Responsibilities

The Registrar (Academics Affairs ) responsibilities shall include:-

• Providing custodianship, administration and prudent management of the university instruments of governance;
• Declaring the academic status of each student in line with the statutory guidelines, rules and regulation of the University;
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records, production and issuance of official academic transcripts and original certificates;
• Declaring programmes and programme capacities for student placements and admissions;
• Preparing, publishing and implementing the academic calendar (semester/trimester) schedules;
• Planning, developing and formulating all activities related to the admissions, enrolment records, registration of students, examinations, processing of results and certification;
• Managing of the University’s student records and data;
• Planning, recommending, installing, administering and reviewing academic systems in line with University objectives, policies and procedures;
• Ensuring effective coordination and planning of units to be taught in accordance with approved University programmes as per the rules and regulations governing the implementation of academic programmes;
• Interpreting and enforcing policies and regulations of the University touching on academic and students matters;
• Developing and managing the departmental budget and procurement plan;
• Investigating, analyzing, resolving and reviewing student disputes related to records, registration, examinations and certification;
• Collaborating with other administrators; deans, faculty, IT expert and counselors to facilitate and improve services to students; registration, teaching, research, examinations, outreach activities and welfare;
• Conducting appraisal of staff within the department;
• Serving as Secretary to the Senate and all committees of Senate; and
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Job Specifications

Minimum requirements:-

• Ph.D degree with at least 12 years working experience, three (3) of which as Deputy Registrar Grade 14 or Senior Management Position in an accredited University or its equivalent;
• Must be registered with relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable);
• ICT Competent 

Submit Ten (10) hard copies of your application containing ;CV providing names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees, academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents in addition to :Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)

Registered Credit Reference Bureau to: 

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA
and a soft copy to  [email protected]
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 16 December. 2022