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Registrar (GMG/AM 4)

Organisation
Ministry of Justice
Reference
VAC-49276
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Secretarial Administrative & Clerical
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$2,803,771.00 - $3,770,761.00 per annum
Date Posted
16/04/2024
Expiry Date
01/05/2024
To manage the operations of student affairs, including recruitment and admissions, student records and registration.

 

Key Outputs:

  • Records Management Systems
  • Reports
  • Policies
  • Training Plan 

 

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management/Administrative

  • Participate In the development of the budget and operational plan for the Institute
  • Develop and implement systems and procedures for the management and maintenance of students' records, certification and accreditation
  • Establish and maintain systems for the effective dissemination of information on the institution's policies, programmes and activities to students, staff and the general public
  • Develop and implement systems for the collection of students' fees, monitor collection and recommend/initiate action where necessary to improve the process
  • Participate in the development of policies and procedures to guide the operations of the section
  • Prepare activity/performance and other reports as required
  • Represent the institution at meetings, conferences and other forums as required. 

Technical

  • Manage students' admission, ensuring the timely processing of applications and dissemination of information to applicants
  • Coordinate the registration and orientation activities
  • Coordinate the administration of Internal examinations ensuring systems are instituted to protect the integrity of the process
  • Supervise the preparation and maintenance of student records
  • Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of student affairs programmes —work study programme, job placement, student union etc.
  • Monitor students' accounts to ensure payment of fees and settlement of other financial obligations to the institution within established timeframe. Recommend/Institute corrective action as necessary
  • Coordinate graduation, orientation and other special functions hosted by the Institution
  • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned. 

 

Performance Standards:

This job is satisfactorily performed when:

  • Systems and procedures are developed and implemented with agreed timeframe
  • Activity performance and reports prepared within agreed timeframe
  • Registration and orientation activities coordinated
  • Administration of internal examinations coordinated
  • Students account monitored 

 

Required Competencies

Core Competencies

  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication 
  • Integrity
  • Team Work & Cooperation 
  • Initiative 
  • Compliance
  • Customer and Quality Focus 
  • Interpersonal
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management 

Technical/Functional Competencies 

  • Use of Technology   
  • Planning and Organising 
  • Technical skills 
  • Goal/result oriented 

 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

  • Under-graduate degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration or Management Studies
  • At least five years' experience in a similar position 

Continuous Professional Development

  • Attend relevant training on emerging trends and practices within the field.
  • Network within the profession and relevant associations to keep abreast with the industry. 

 

Authority:

  • Review, recommend and/or implement accounting procedures
  • Participate in negotiations and selection of providers to monitor their performance
  • Participate in recruitment and selection of staff
  • Review and implement systems to ensure the collection of fees
  • Manage bank accounts
  • Certify and submit bills for payment 

 

Specific Conditions associated with the Job

  • Performing duties as prescribed offsite and onsite.
  • Travel to graduation venue, expos, career workshop and pick up awards
  • Working on weekends and public holidays 

 

 

The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level: 
Other

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