Director of Admission and Registration

The Director of Admission and Registration is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the University's admission, registration, academic records, scheduling, and graduation services. The role ensures the efficient, accurate, secure, and timely administration of student lifecycle processes while maintaining full compliance with University regulations and accreditation standards. 

The Director leads the University's digital transformation initiatives within the Admission and Registration function by optimizing student information systems and digital services, enhancing operational efficiency, improving student experience, and supporting institutional excellence through reliable data governance, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.

The Director of Admission and Registration directly reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. 

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the strategic plan for the Admission and Registration Department in alignment with the University's Strategic Plan.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, KPIs, and annual operational plans.
• Develop policies, procedures, and operational guidelines governing admission, registration, academic records, and graduation.
• Ensure continuous improvement of departmental services through innovation and best practices.
• Lead departmental budgeting, resource planning, and workforce management.

Admissions Management

• Oversee all undergraduate and postgraduate admission operations.
• Ensure admission decisions comply with University regulations and Ministry requirements.
• Monitor admission targets and enrollment trends.

Registration and Academic Records

• Direct all student registration activities in accordance with the approved academic calendar.
• Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of student academic records.
• Supervise course registration, add/drop periods, withdrawals, deferments, reinstatements, transfers, and graduation eligibility.
• Ensure timely issuance of transcripts, enrollment certificates, graduation documents, and academic verifications.
• Oversee degree audit and graduation clearance processes.

Academic Scheduling

• Lead the preparation and publication of the University's academic calendar.
• Oversee course scheduling, classroom allocation, examination schedules, and final examination planning.
• Coordinate scheduling activities with colleges and academic departments.
• Monitor classroom utilization and scheduling efficiency.