Senior Assistant Registrar - Assessment

About the role

Zetech University is looking for a leader to provide strategic and operational oversight of university examinations. The role covers the planning, coordination, administration, processing, verification and publication of examinations and results, ensuring they are efficient, transparent and aligned with university policy and regulatory standards, while delivering good service to applicants, internal departments and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage university examinations, including timetabling, printing and administration
• Ensure compliance with examination regulations and quality assurance standards
• Manage examination results processing, verification and release
• Prepare examination budgets and procurement plans
• Induct staff and students on examination policies and procedures
• Oversee examination setting, safe storage, administration, marking and results verification
• Oversee moderation of examinations and coordinate external examiners in liaison with academic schools, monitoring the implementation of their reports
• Oversee preparation and auditing of the graduation list
• Liaise with the records office on issuance of transcripts and certificates
• Safeguard the credibility and security of all institutional assessments

Required profile

• Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited university; a PhD is an added advantage
• A qualification in Education from a recognised university is an added advantage
• A relevant and recognised professional qualification and membership of a relevant professional body
• At least five years of relevant experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory position
• Proven experience managing complex examination processes and familiarity with academic regulations, policies and quality assurance frameworks

Required skills

• Proficiency in academic management information systems
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools and AI
• Leadership, team management, organisational and planning skills, and strategic thinking