Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of DEPUTY REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) for the Ghana School of Law.

The Job Purpose on role:
The Deputy Registrar (Academic) is directly accountable to the Registrar for the implementation and supervision of Ghana School of Law academic policies and procedures as they related to applicants and students. In addition, the Deputy Registrar (Academic) contributes to the general operation of the Office of the Registrar as a management team member.

The Nature and Scope of the role (Main Accountabilities):
The Registrar’s office provides academic and administrative support services to the School. These include recruitment, student admissions, student course enrollment, academic records, examinations, grade reporting, transcription production, course and examination scheduling, student assistance programmes and Bar enrollment and Call Programmes.

The Deputy Registrar will assist the Registrar in the above functions:

•   The main responsibilities of the Deputy Registrar are in the area of admissions and record administration
•   The Deputy Registrar is the Chief Examinations officer for the School
•   The Deputy Registrar will manage the major registrarial services for the School
•   The Deputy Registrar will establish and maintain contact with the Deans’ of Faculties of Law of all Public Universities and accredited Private Universities
•   The Deputy Registrar will also maintain contact and collaboration with the Academic Affairs Directorate of the public universities

Terms of Appointment: The appointment shall be full time and the applicant must be able to serve a minimum of five-year term before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60). The terms and conditions of this position are attractive and are in conformity with those of the public service compensation package and other fringe benefits.

Key Competencies:

•   Strong administrative and managerial competence
•   Results-oriented
•   Possession of excellent organisational and time management skills
•   Possession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•   Possession of a high sense of integrity and above reproach
•   Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining attention to details
•   Excellent Computer Literacy Skills

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree on Law/Business/Public Administration/Social Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum of 8 years relevant post-qualifications experience
•   The applicant must have experience in a similar position in a tertiary academic institution and present Assistant Registrars (academic) in a tertiary academic institution have a clear advantage and are encouraged to apply
•   Preference will be given to Lawyers who have been called to the bar with a minimum of 5 years post call experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should forward their application letters, curricula vitae and copies of relevant certificates and the names of two referees. Applications should be marked 'APPLICATION FOR DEPUTY REGISTRAR' and forwarded under COVER to reach the following address:

The Registrar
The Ghana School Law
P. O. Box GP 179
Accra

Or email: registrar@gslaw.edu.gh or director@gslslaw.edu.gh

Closing Date: 09 August, 2013

NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and qualified applicants should be available for the position latest by October, 2013. Applicants with the necessary qualifications but without the requisite years experience may be considered for a lower position of Assistant Registrar (Academic)