UNIVERSITY SECRETARY AND REGISTRAR – BIUST

DESCRIPTION 
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) Is a research-intensive University established by the Government of Botswana. BIUST is committed to fundamental and applied research with particular emphasis on the economy of Botswana. A key strategy of the University Is to build strong partnerships with a number of world-class Universities together with regional, national and international public and private sector enterprises. The University is seeking to identify a leader to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the University Secretary and Registrar.
Main Purpose of the Job
The University Secretary and Registrar is a member of the Senior Management Team of the University and will be reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor and is expected to direct, manage and provide leadership to the Director of Legal Services & Governance, Dean of Student Services, and Director of Human Capital. The University Secretary and Registrar Is also expected to provide strategic leadership and oversight on the following functions of the University: (a) provision of legal advice, assistance, and support to BIUST, (b) development and implementation of the corporate governance framework, (c) provision of non-academic services to students throughout the student life-cycle at the University, (d) provision of coordination and custodial services for all University policies, and (e) management and development of the human capital of BIUST. The incumbent Is expected to lead the Internal organization of the departments In this cluster, create a proper work environment and steer Its resources in the right direction to achieve its goal.
Qualifications and Experience
At least ten (10) years of Professional Service Experience, six (6) of which should have been at Executive Management or a similar role in a large institution. University experience will be an added advantage preferably in a Higher Education institution such as a recognized large University or similar organization with management control experience in all or most of the functional areas of responsibility indicated above.
The applicant must also have at least a Master’s in law, Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Key Performance Areas
⦁ Promotion of good governance across the University
⦁ Management of Council and Senate committees, and ensuring effective communication and working relationships between them
⦁ Effective discharge of the University’s statutory and legislative obligations
⦁ Development and management of the human capital in order to attract and retain high-calibre people
⦁ Drive organizational and cultural change in University Secretary and Registrar
⦁ Create and maintain a climate premised on values and principles that are conducive to the delivery of the University Secretary and Registrar’s mandate and the realization of its targets
⦁ Establish overall goals, strategies, plans and objectives for BIUST
The position requires the following competencies:
⦁ Apply interpersonal styles/methods to develop,
⦁ Conceptual and practical thinking
⦁ Customer focused
⦁ Decisive and assertive
⦁ Organizational awareness
⦁ Personal value system (personal integrity, conscientiousness and strong moral character)
⦁ Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics
⦁ Question status quo / conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and innovation for progress
⦁ Resilience, personal drive and self-motivation
⦁ Results and performance driven
⦁ Team player with a strong dedication to BIUST’s purpose and mission
⦁ Visionary and strategic thinking
⦁ Ability to work well in a multicultural environment