College Registrar – Chief Administrative Officer

About the role

Mount Mary College of Education is seeking a Registrar who will act as the College’s Chief Administrative Officer. The Registrar will manage day‑to‑day administration under the Principal and serve as Secretary to both the College Council and the Academic Board.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the college’s daily administrative operations and ensure smooth functioning across all departments.
• Serve as Secretary to the College Council and the Academic Board, preparing minutes and supporting governance processes.
• Provide strategic advice and briefings to the Principal, contributing to institutional planning and decision‑making.
• Lead and manage a wide range of activities, fostering high integrity, confidentiality and sound judgement throughout the institution.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive administrative experience in a tertiary institution, having held the rank of Deputy Registrar.
• Member of a recognized professional body in Ghana.
• Senior management experience in a large, complex, decentralized organization, preferably within academia.
• Strong intellectual, managerial, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of tertiary education governance, higher‑education policies and practices.
• Proven experience engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.