Deputy Registrar – General Administration (Full-Time)

Location: Navrongo, Ghana

Company Profile

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) is a public institution committed to advancing excellence in higher education through innovation, research, practical learning, and community engagement. The University promotes effective governance, accountability, professionalism, and service excellence while creating an environment where staff contribute to institutional transformation and national development.

We invite applications from experienced, strategic, and accomplished administrative leaders for the position of Deputy Registrar – General Administration. The successful candidate will provide leadership in administrative management, support institutional governance, and contribute to the effective implementation of the University’s policies, systems, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic administrative support to the Registrar and University Management in the effective coordination of the University’s daily administrative operations.
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise the activities of assigned administrative units, faculties, schools, directorates, and departments to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support the organization and administration of University Council meetings, Management Committee meetings, and other institutional meetings, including preparation of agendas, briefing documents, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of University policies, statutes, regulations, and strategic plans.
• Oversee the management of official correspondence, institutional records, and administrative documentation in line with approved records management procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, administrative directorates, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate administrative arrangements and logistics for University ceremonies, official functions, institutional events, and strategic engagements.
• Guide the preparation of institutional reports, returns, submissions, and policy documents required by regulatory and statutory bodies.
• Monitor compliance with public service regulations, University statutes, policies, and applicable laws.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and administrative guidance to staff within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Promote continuous improvement of administrative systems, processes, and service delivery standards.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of General Administration, Registrar, Vice-Chancellor, or University Council.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have been appointed as Deputy Registrar or Director in an accredited university or comparable institution and served for at least two (2) years in that rank; or
• Hold an M.Phil. or a two-year research Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline; or
• Possess a good First Degree and a relevant professional certificate from a recognized professional body.

Applicants must also:

• Have served satisfactorily as a Senior Assistant Registrar and fulfilled the required four (4) years minimum waiting period for promotion to Deputy Registrar, with the requisite documentation for promotion.
• Have previously held an appointment at the same or similar grade in an analogous institution.
• Possess at least eleven (11) years of accumulated postgraduate work experience.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in university administration, institutional governance, policy implementation, and strategic management.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to manage complex administrative responsibilities effectively.
• Be proficient in information technology and modern administrative management systems.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package in accordance with the University’s conditions of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and effective governance.
• The opportunity to contribute to the strategic development and transformation of a leading public university.

Application Deadline

21 July 2026

How to Apply

1. 1. Visit www.jobs.utas.edu.gh
   2. Click on “Sign Up” to register or Enter your Email and Password to log in if you have already registered.
   3. Go through the application process by providing accurate details before submitting.

The application pack should contain the following:

Completed online application form.

An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

The Director of Human Resource Directorate

University of Technology and Applied Sciences

P. O. Box 24, Navrongo

Upper East Region, Ghana