Accra Technical University Recruitment 2025

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Accra Technical University Recruitment 2025.

The Accra Technical University is a public tertiary institution and the Premier technical university in Ghana. Accra Technical University was formerly known as Accra Polytechnic.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Contents

Job Title: Registrar

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for the coordination of the University’s strategic planning, policy formulation, and implementation.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for supervision of the day-to-day operations of the offices within the Registry, including student admissions, examinations and records, student affairs, human resources, and general administration.
• The Registrar shall be the Secretary to the Governing Council and the Academic Board of the University.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for the custody of the Accra Technical University Seal and for affixing the same to relevant documents of the Governing Council and the Academic Board.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for the custody of all legal documents and records of the University.
• The Registrar shall be responsible for publishing policy decisions of the Governing Council and the Academic Board of the University.
• The Registrar shall perform any other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Council or delegated by the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Terms of Appointment

• The Registrar shall hold office for an initial term of four (4) years. The appointment may be renewed, upon application for a further term of up to four (4) years only if that is not beyond the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the University Governing Council consistent with the Technical Universities Act 2016 (Act 922) and the Statutes of the University.
• The salary and Conditions of Service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.

Qualifications

• Must be a servant leader and be capable of planning, organizing, implementing, and administratively managing all activities related to the Office of the Registrar.
• The Person must be able to provide sound advice to the Vice-Chancellor on all issues affecting the administrative functions of the University.
• Must have wide experience in the management of students and staff records in a manner that is consistent with the University’s mission and accreditation standards.
• Must possess excellent relational, communication, academic, and administrative skills.
• Be able to identify the Mission and Vision and develop an implementation strategy to achieve the same.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a commitment to outstanding student service.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with students, administrators, and external agencies.
• Must be able to work with and influence others to achieve operational requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to counsel students and provide advice and directions as appropriate to resolve issues and complaints
• Must have a minimum Master’s degree preferably in Administration, Management related area and preferably a professional qualification in the relevant discipline.
• Must have at least twelve (12) years post post-qualification working experience in a senior academic position in tertiary education or a related institution.
• Must be able to serve a full FOUR-YEAR (4) term of office before attaining the compulsory retirement age of SIXTY (60) years.

Job Title: Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Responsibilities

• The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be of Professorial status and shall possess a Ph.D. or its equivalent in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Social Sciences.
• The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall report to the Vice-Chancellor.
• The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall act in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor.
• The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be the academic head of the University.
• The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be the liaison between the University and all external academic regulatory bodies.

i. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be a non-voting member of the University Governing Council.

Terms of Appointment

• The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed for a period of three (3) years. The appointment may be renewed, upon application for a further term of up to three (3) years only if that is not beyond the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
• The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University consistent with the Technical Universities Act 2016 (Act 922) and Statutes of Accra Technical University.
• The salary and Conditions of Service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.

Qualifications

• Must have a wide experience in academic management at the tertiary level, including the conduct of University Examinations, Quality Assurance and liaison with Universities’ regulatory bodies.
• Must be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity, be circumspect and above reproach.
• Must be a distinguished and internationally acclaimed scholar with a strong research background.
• Must have proven organizational and leadership skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player, and have the capacity to manage and control crises.
• Must be visionary, business-oriented, and able to establish rapport between industry and the University for beneficial purposes.
• Must have experience in fundraising and resource mobilization for teaching, research, and community services.
• Must have at least twelve (12) years post-qualification working experience in a tertiary or analogous institution; a senior academic position is an added advantage.

 

How to Apply for Accra Technical University Recruitment

• Applicants are to submit an application letter and completed application forms obtained from the University’s website at www.atu.edu.gh
• Applicants are to attach Curriculum Vitae and request three (3) referees to submit recommendation reports on the applicant to the stated address below.
• Applicants are to include a short statement of not more than four pages (Times New Roman size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining their vision and strategies for implementation.
• Applications must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Registry of the University and also emailed to reach the address below (as applicable) not later than August, 24th 2020
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted;

The Chairman
Search Committee for Registrar
c/o Office of the Registrar
Accra Technical University
P. O. Box 561
Accra

Email: searchaturegistrar@atu.edu.gh
Email: registrar20@atu.edu.gh

Application Deadline: 24 August 2020

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