Accra Technical University Pro Vice-Chancellor Position Vacant, August 2018
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY (ATU)
(Integrity, Creativity and Excellence)
VACANCY
The Governing Council of Accra Technical University invites applications from qualified and enterprising persons to fill in the following vacancies;
- Vice–Chancellor
- Pro Vice-Chancellor
- Registrar
ABOUT ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Accra Technical University is located in the central business district of Accra, the Capital City of Ghana. The University was converted from a Polytechnic to a Technical University in September 2016 by an Act of Parliament establishing Technical Universities in Ghana. The University has been mandated by the Technical Universities Act, (Act 922), to provide higher education in engineering, science and technology-based disciplines, technical and vocational education and training, applied arts and related disciplines.
The University has a staff of about 700 made up of faculty, senior administrative officers and other supporting staff and a student population of about 15,000 made up of full and part time students offering various academic and professional programmes. The Vision of the University is to be a Technical University of global excellence in competency-based and practice-oriented training, applied research and technology transfer.
THE POSITION VICE-CHANCELLOR
- The Vice-Chancellor is the Executive Head of the University and is responsible, under the Governing Council of the University, for both Academic and Administrative functions of the University.
- The Vice-Chancellor is the chief disciplinary officer and has authority over all employees and students of the University, subject to the Statutes and Conditions of Service of the University. The person shall be responsible for protecting the integrity of the University’s processes.
- The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the promotion of a world-class, high quality Technical University education and the provision of the necessary academic and administrative leadership.
- The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for initiating and implementing the Strategic Plan of the University, subject to approval by the Governing Council.
- It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to advise the Governing Council and Academic Board of the University on all matters affecting policy, finance, governance and administration of the University.
- The Vice-Chancellor, subject to the approval of the Governing Council, shall have the power to delegate any of the functions assigned by the Statutes to Senior Members of the University as deemed appropriate.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
- The Vice-Chancellor 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 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.
THE PERSON:
- 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 minimum academic qualification of PhD or its equivalent in engineering, applied arts or sciences and must have attained the rank of a Professor.
- Must have wide experience and knowledge in tertiary education and industry.
- Must have proven capacity to motivate and manage faculty, staff, students and the University assets.
- Must have wide experience in collaboration with industry.
- Must have proven organizational and leadership skills.
- Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, be a team player and have the capacity to manage and control crisis.
- Must be visionary, business-oriented and able to establish rapport between industry and the University for beneficial purposes.
- Must have capacity to raise funds and other resources for teaching, research and community services.
- Must have at least twelve (12) years post qualification working experience in a senior management position in a tertiary education or related institution.
- Must be able to serve a full term of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
THE POSITION OF THE PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR
- The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be of Professorial status and shall possess a PhD 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.
- 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 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.
THE PERSON:
- Must have a wide experience in academic management including 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 have a strong research background.
- Must be a distinguished and internationally acclaimed scholar.
- Must have wide experience and knowledge in tertiary education.
- Must have proven capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff of the University.
- Must have wide experience in collaboration of industry.
- Must have proven organizational and leadership skills.
- Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, be a team player and have the capacity to manage and control crisis.
- Must be visionary, business-oriented and able to establish rapport between industry and the University for beneficial purposes.
- Must have the required experience to raise funds and other resources for teaching, research and community services.
- Must have at least twelve (12) years post qualification working experience in a senior academic position in a tertiary education or public service.
THE POSITION OF THE REGISTRAR
- Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University.
- The Registrar shall be responsible for 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 Accra Technical University Seal and for affixing 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.
THE PERSON:
- Must be a servant leader and be capable to plan, organize, implement, and administratively manage 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, communications, academic and administrative skills.
- Be able to identify the Mission and Vision and develop 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 of Masters’ degree preferably in Administration, Management related area and preferably a professional qualification in the relevant discipline.
- Must have at least twelve (12) years post qualification working experience in a senior academic position in a tertiary education or 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.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOB
- Candidates are to submit an application letter and completed Application forms obtained from the Registry of the University or download and print a copy from the University’s website at www.atu.edu.gh.
- Applicants are to attach Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to the qualities of the applicant.
- 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 hand delivered in a sealed envelope to the Registry of the University and signed for or submitted using a registered electronic mail to reach the address below (as applicable) not later than 30th August, 2018.
1. The Chairman
Search Committee for Vice-Chancellor
c/o Office of the Registrar
Accra Technical University
P. O. Box 561Accra
Email: searchatuvc@atu.edu.gh
Email: registrar@atu.edu.gh
2. The Chairman
Search Committee for Pro Vice-Chancellor
c/o Office of the Registrar
Accra Technical University
P. O. Box 561
Accra
Email: searchatupro-vc@atu.edu.gh
Email: registrar@atu.edu.gh
3. 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: registrar@atu.edu.gh