Deputy Registrar at Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University of Nigeria is a fast-growing private higher education institution located in Abuja. The University was founded in 2009 and is a member institution of Honoris United Universities, the first and largest Pan-African network of Higher Institutions. Nile University has over 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, 43 undergraduate programs across Eight faculties, as well as 51 postgraduate programs across Seven faculties.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Registrar

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Performed by the employee in this position:

• Recommends and participates in the development and implementation of university policies and procedures regarding students’ registration, records, class schedules, instructional space scheduling, residency requirements and graduation requirements.
• Assists in maintaining and upgrading the University's academic information infrastructures including Campus Master Plan, Academic Records archives, Student Database, and other Electronic Database Systems.
• As aligned with the Executive Management, support the registry in establishing, and implementing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; effect changes required for improvement.
• Contributes to the development of effective policies and procedures related to student enrollment and enrollment-related functions.
• Collaborates with the appropriate teams to develop and publish major University information documents including, but not limited to, University Catalogs.
• Overseeing the overall operations of units and departments under the registry.
• Collaborates with representatives of Honoris United Universities and its affiliate institutions, on the development and implementation of new policies, requirements, and practices.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Office of Records and Registration by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate with all Administrators, Deans, Department Heads, and Counselors to facilitate and improve services to students.
• Assist in the coordination, evaluation, and certification of all graduation applications, while overseeing the complete graduation process to include all elements of the convocation ceremony to ensure positive student experiences.

Educational and Professional Qualification(s) Required for this Position

• Relevant University Degree or its equivalent certificate (HND) and Professional Certifications.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a Management/ Leadership Administrative role
• Good command of the English Language and written.
• An understanding of contemporary issues in higher education
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and laws regarding student records.
• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements.
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Proven familiarity with Nigerian University procedures, regulations, and operating standards.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: jobs@nileuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Please quote the job title as the subject of your e-mail. Your application must include the following:
  • Your current curriculum vitae (CV) in a PDF, saved with your full name.
  • A Cover Letter explaining how you meet the advertised criteria (also in PDF).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.