Job Description

Academic Registrar ( JB942)
Randburg
Market Related
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Group Registrar is responsible for the coordination of student administration and student academic affairs. The Registrar is accountable for the management of student admissions and access; registrations; exemptions and conditions; policy that governs student academic affairs and code of conduct; institutional rules and regulations; student records and academic transcripts; integrity of academic data management; graduation and certification.
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Group Registrar is responsible for the coordination of student administration and student academic affairs for each brand of the organisation. The Registrar is accountable for the management of student admissions and access; registrations; exemptions and conditions; policy that governs student academic affairs and code of conduct; institutional rules and regulations; examinations; student records and academic transcripts; integrity of academic data management; graduation and certification.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
Relevant Postgraduate degree preferably at Masters level
At least 5 years’ experience in public or private higher education in a similar role
Knowledge of higher education legislation and policy framework
High level of competency in MS Offices, particularly Word, Excel
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
The Student Enrolment Value Chain
To achieve standardised practices and specified outcomes in the student enrolment value chains of the various Campuses to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Statutory compliance
To manage risk and reduce incidents of statutory non-compliance and fraudulent activities.
Quality Control
To develop and implement a comprehensive centralised student records database and ensure ongoing maintenance and integrity thereof.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To develop tactical plans for student academic affairs for the campuses
To develop, review and implement policies, procedures and systems relating to student academic administration and affairs including admission, registration, examinations, graduation, and matters relating to student conduct, also referred to as the student enrolment value chain.
To develop a system of enterprise risk management within all processes and sub- process of the student enrolment chain to empower staff to identify and mitigate operational risks within the working environment
To provide oversight, quality control and support to core student academic administrative activities within the student enrolment chain.
To provide guidance to site management in terms of interpretation of education legislation and administrative law to ensure standardised application on all campuses
To liaise with external and internal stakeholders to achieve high levels of functional excellence
Work with other stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive centralised student records database and ensure ongoing maintenance and integrity thereof

Skills Required