PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR – ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

REGISTRY DEPARTMENT

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR – ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS)

Reports to the Deputy Registrar – Academic Affairs

The successful candidate will underpin the Deputy Registrar in providing services in student admission, registration, statistics and academic-related activities directed at the attainment of the University’s mandate.

Qualifications and Experience

• A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce, Arts and Humanities.
• A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Commerce, Arts and Humanities. 
• At least five (5) years post-qualifying working experience in a University set-up of which two (2) should have been at an administrative level.

Person Specification 

• Knowledge of Systems and databases used in Academic Affairs.
• Very good coordination and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism; 
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Deputy Registrar in formulating and implementing academic affairs policies as well as monitoring and reviewing of the same;
• Identifying issues required for policy change;
• Assisting in ensuring that Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, processes and systems are adhered to by the Academic Affairs Sections in all academic affairs activities. 
• Monitoring compliance with University policies in the day-to-day activities of the department.
• Responsible for collecting information for preparation of work plans and reports and ensures timeous submission of the same to the Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs.
• Coordinate various academic affairs portfolios managed by the academic affairs officers.
• Keeping abreast with trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in order to maintain integrity of academic standards of the University.
• Secretary to University Committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names, addresses & email of three referees addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)

Midlands State University

P Bag 9055
GWERU

Soft copies of applications should be sent to the email address below: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format. 

Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.  

The closing date for this advert is 25 January 2025.  Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert.  If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.