Job Title: Registrar
The Registrar is the head of the Registry of the University. He/She shall be required to show high qualities of sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in his/her area of specialization. The Registrar shall assist the Vice Chancellor in the administration of the University. The Registrar is the Secretary to the Governing Council as well as all Statutory Committees; and shall perform any other functions provided for in the Harmonized Statutes. The Registrar shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor in the discharge of administrative duties.
The Position/Job Description
The Registrar shall:
- be in charge of all the administrative, secretarial and human resource management functions of the University which include but is not limited to the following:
- human resource development and management;
- administration and organization of admissions;
- organization of examinations and publication of results;
- organization of all official ceremonies including matriculation, congregation and convocatio
- be Secretary to the Council, Academic Board and all other Statutory Committees of the University
- be the Chief Operating Officer of the University, and shall be responsible for the day-to- day operations of the University under the Vice Chancellor, and in accordance with the policy directives of the Council
- keep custody of the University Seal and affix same to all documents of Council and the Academic Board
- keep custody of all legal documents of the University
- provide leadership to all Directorates, Departments, Sections and Units under the Registry
perform any other functions that the Vice Chancellor and the Governing Council may assign to him/her from time to time.
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 of four (4) years only, provided no part of the renewed term enters the compulsory retirement age.
- 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, the Statutes of Bolgatanga Technical University and the Harmonised Scheme of Service for Technical Universities in Ghana
Qualifications and Experience
Applicant to the position must:
- have served as a Deputy Registrar or comparable grade in a university or analogous institution of comparable standards for at least a period of six (6) years
- have a minimum of a Master’s Degree, preferably in Administration and Management related areas
- be computer literate
- In addition, the applicant must:
- be analytical, critical, result-oriented, innovative and visionary;
- possess hands-on ability to work independently;
- possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills;
- be a good team player; and
- be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
How to Apply
- The applicant should submit an application letter and a statement of not more than 4 pages (Time New Roman, font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining his/her vision for the University and strategies for implementation
- The applicant should attach a CV including names and addresses of 3 referees who can attest to the qualities of the applicant
- All applications should be addressed to the Chairman of the Search Committee
- Applications must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope or by a courier, to the Registry of the University and signed for, and also be submitted using email to the address below:
The Chairman
Search Committee for Registrar
C/O Office of the Director of HR
Bolgatanga Technical University P. O. Box 767
Bolgatanga
Email: hr@bolgatu.edu.gh
Deadline for submission: Thursday, 5th March, 2026 at exactly 5.00pm