Assistant 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, professionalism, and service excellence while providing an environment where employees can contribute to institutional growth and national development.

We invite applications from experienced, proactive, and highly organized administrative professionals for the position of Assistant Registrar – General Administration. This role provides an opportunity to support strategic university administration, strengthen institutional systems, and contribute to the effective delivery of administrative services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic administrative support to the Registrar and University Management in the effective coordination of the University’s day-to-day administration.
• Coordinate and manage the activities of assigned administrative units, faculties, schools, directorates, or departments to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support the planning and organization of University Council meetings, Management Committee meetings, and other official engagements, including preparation of agendas, meeting papers, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Assist in the implementation, review, and monitoring of University policies, statutes, regulations, and strategic plans.
• Manage official correspondence, records, and institutional documentation in accordance with approved records management procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, directorates, government institutions, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders on administrative matters.
• Coordinate administrative arrangements and logistics for University events, ceremonies, meetings, and official functions.
• Support the preparation of institutional reports, returns, policy documents, and submissions required by regulatory and statutory bodies.
• Monitor compliance with public service regulations, University statutes, policies, and applicable legal requirements.
• Provide administrative guidance and support to assigned units to improve operational efficiency.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of General Administration, Registrar, Vice-Chancellor, or the University Council.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have been appointed as a Assistant Registrar in an accredited university or comparable institution and served for at least two (2) years in that grade; or
• Hold an M.Phil. or a two-year research Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

Applicants must also:

• Hold a good First Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Have at least four (4) years’ relevant postgraduate work experience in university administration or a comparable institution, preferably at a senior administrative level.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of university administration, governance structures, policy implementation, and institutional procedures.
• Possess excellent leadership, communication, coordination, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package in accordance with the University’s conditions of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment that promotes excellence and innovation.
• The opportunity to contribute to effective governance and the continued growth 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