Registrar (For Private University)

Position: Registrar

University Context:

Role Overview

The Registrar is the principal executive officer responsible for the statutory administration, academic governance, and general management of the University as mandated by its Act and Statutes. This leadership role ensures the efficient functioning of all administrative units, compliance with regulatory bodies (UGC, AICTE, State Government, statutory councils), and the integrity of academic processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory Compliance & Governance: Serve as the custodian of all University records, minutes, and common seal. Ensure timely adherence to all regulatory and legal frameworks laid out by state and national higher education bodies.

2. Academic Administration Integrity: Oversee admissions, examinations, student records, and convocation processes, ensuring transparency and accuracy.

3. Subject/Technical Expertise Integration (Mandatory Focus): Utilize a deep, subject-specific and technical understanding of modern educational disciplines (e.g., Engineering and Technology, Management, Economics & Commerce, Liberal Studies, Legal Studies, Design, Architecture Science & Computer Studies) to critically evaluate academic proposals, structure new programs, and manage accreditation processes.

4. Policy Development: Draft, implement, and review institutional policies and procedures related to HR, finance, infrastructure, and student welfare, aligning them with best practices in university administration.

5. Administrative Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor the administrative team, fostering a culture of efficiency, service, and professional integrity across all departments.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory Professional Experience

• Recognition & Scale: A minimum of 15 years of administrative experience, with at least 8 years in a senior administrative capacity (such as Registrar, Deputy Registrar, or Controller of Examinations) within a recognized University or large autonomous College in India.
• Expertise in Technical Disciplines: Proven work experience demonstrating administrative or academic oversight of complex, subject-specific technical programs (e.g., Engineering and Technology, Management, Economics & Commerce, Liberal Studies, Legal Studies, Design, Architecture Science & Computer Studies courses).
• Statutory Acumen: Extensive experience in handling university statutory matters, including Senate, Syndicate, Academic Council, and Finance Committee proceedings, and maintaining compliance records.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: A Master's Degree (MTech, MBA, M.A., M.Sc., or M.Com.) or an equivalent professional degree from a recognized institution. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills necessary to manage diverse stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, and government officials.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated competence in utilizing modern university management systems (ERP/MIS), digital governance tools, and proficiency in relevant statutory software platforms.

Reporting

The Registrar reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor/Trustees of the University.