Registrar

Job Description

Title: Registrar

Company Name: RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM-AKTU)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Sylhet

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. Higher degrees or specialized training in educational administration will be an added advantage.

• At least 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 30 years

Experience:

• Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible administrative, management, and research experience, with at least 1 year in a senior leadership role (e.g., Deputy Registrar, Deputy Controller, Joint Registrar, or equivalent) within a university or the higher education sector. Prior experience of working within private or public universities in Bangladesh is highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth understanding of Bangladesh's higher education framework, Private University Acts, and UGC guidelines.

• Exceptional leadership, crisis management, and cross-departmental coordination skills.

• Flawless verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bengali.

• High ethical standards, integrity, and diplomatic acumen.

Position Type: Full-Time, Senior Executive Administration

Reporting to: Vice-Chancellor

The Registrar is the chief administrative officer of RTM Al-Kabir Technical University (RTM-AKTU) and acts as the custodian of the university’s records, common seal, and academic integrity. Operating under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar plays a vital role in managing the administrative operations, statutory bodies, human resources, overall security, procurement management, and regulatory compliance of the university in alignment with the Private University Act and University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines of Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Statutory Administration

• • Serve as the Member-Secretary to the Syndicate, Academic Council, Board of Trustees, and other statutory committees, ensuring proper documentation, agenda preparation, and execution of resolutions.

• • Act as the official custodian of all university records, documents, statutes, ordinances, and the common seal.

• • Ensure university-wide adherence to the Private University Act, UGC directives, and internal institutional policies.

Academic & Student Administration

• Oversee student admissions, registration processes, enrollment verifications, and maintenance of comprehensive academic archives.

• Coordinate the scheduling of academic calendars, examinations, convocations, and major institutional events in liaison with respective faculties and departments.

• Handle student inquiries, disciplinary records, and appeals in alignment with university governance standards.

• Any other responsibility to be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Human Resources, Procurement & General Management

• Direct the recruitment, appointment, and professional development of administrative, technical, and support personnel.

• Manage service records, performance evaluations, promotions, leave management, and disciplinary frameworks for non-teaching staff.

• Supervise day-to-day general administration, campus security, procurement management, logistics, asset management, and facility coordination.

Liaison & Compliance

• Maintain effective communication channels with the Ministry of Education, University Grants Commission (UGC), regulatory bodies, other academic institutions, and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate with the Board of Trustees, the Vice Chancellor, and other offices of the university.

• Prepare statutory reports, institutional self-assessment data, and annual progress submissions required by governing bodies.