Vacancy: Registrar

Company Profile

The Cape Coast Technical University was converted from a Polytechnic to a Technical University by an Act of Parliament establishing Technical Universities in Ghana.

The University is mandated by the Technical Universities Act. 2016 (Act 922), to provide higher education in Engineering, Science and Technology based disciplines, Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Applied Arts and related disciplines.

The university is a leading Technical University that offers high-quality career-oriented programmes for national development.

Job Description

The governing council of cape coast technical university announces the executive search for hardworking, resourceful and visionary persons for the following position:

The Position/Function

The Registrar shall be:

• The Chief Administrative Officer of the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.


• Responsible for coordination of the university's strategic planning, policy formulation, and implementation.


• Responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the offices within the Registry, Including student admissions, examinations and records, Student Affairs, Human Resources, and General Administration.


• The Secretary to the Governing Council, the Academic Board and selected Statutory Committees of the university.


• Responsible for the custody of Cape Coast Technical University seal and for affixing same to relevant documents of the Governing Council and the Academic Board.


• Responsible for the custody of all legal documents and records of the university.


• Responsible for publishing policy decisions of the Governing Council and the Academic Board of the university.


• Required to perform any other official functions as may be assigned by the Governing Council or delegated by the Vice Chancellor of the university.

Terms of Appointment

• The Registrar shall hold office for an initial term of four (4) years. The appointment may be renewed upon application for another term only or part thereof if that is not beyond the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.


• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the university, consistent with the Technical Universities, Act 2016 (Act 922) as amended and Statutes of Cape Coast Technical University.


• The salary and conditions of service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.

Required Skills or Experience

The Person

He/She must:

• Have a minimum of research masters' degree preferably in Administration, Management related area and preferably a professional qualification in the relevant discipline.


• Have at least twelve (12) years of post-qualification working experience in a senior administrative position in tertiary education or related institution.


• Have served at least six (6) years as a Deputy Registrar in a university or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation at the time of applying.


• Be a servant leader and be able to plan, organise, implement and administratively manage all activities related to the Office of the Registrar.


• Demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism.


• Be able to provide sound advice to the Vice-Chancellor in all issues affecting the administrative functions of the university.


• Have a wide experience in the management of student and staff records in a manner that is consistent with the university's mission and accreditation standards.


• Be able to develop an implementation strategy to achieve the Mission and Vision of the university.


• Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skill and a commitment to outstanding student service.


• Be able to effectively communicate with students, administrators, and external agencies.


• Be able to work with and influence others to achieve operational requirements.


• Be able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Be able to serve a full term of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.