Registrar – Academic and Student Affairs (Grade 15)

About the role

Mama Ngina University College, a constituent college of Kenyatta University, is re-advertising the position of Registrar – Academic and Student Affairs (Grade 15). Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Academic, Research, Outreach & Student Affairs), the Registrar oversees and coordinates academic and student affairs, formulates and implements academic policies and curriculum, and contributes to the advancement of knowledge.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Principal in the general administration of the Academic Division
• Oversee the design, development, implementation and evaluation of academic policies and strategies
• Coordinate teaching and examination timetables
• Provide secretarial services to Academic Board committees
• Guide Deans, Directors and Department Chairpersons in running academic, research and outreach programmes
• Analyse, review and brief on academic reports
• Coordinate and implement quality audits
• Ensure ethical conduct and compliance in examination processes
• Coordinate examinations, academic transcripts and certificates
• Arrange travel, accommodation and payments for external examiners
• Supervise audit, transfer, graduation and certification of degrees, and degree verification and transcripts
• Coordinate graduation ceremonies and admission and placement programmes

Required profile

• PhD, Master's or Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution
• 15 years of cumulative work experience, 4 at senior management level
• Leadership and staff management at university level, with proven capacity to promote learning, teaching and research
• Management course of at least 4 weeks cumulatively from a recognised institution
• Membership of a professional body in good standing where applicable
• Demonstrated merit and ability reflected in work performance

Required skills

• Computer proficiency
• Conversant with the use of an ERP system

What we offer

• Five-year renewable term, subject to satisfactory performance
• Competitive package including basic salary, housing allowance, medical cover and leave allowance

Applications, including a cover letter, CV, identity card, testimonials and three referees, must be submitted by 1 December 2025; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.