OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

Overview

The Registrar is the administrator in charge of maintaining official student records and class enrollment. Performing the dual role of a Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary to the University’s Council, the Registrar is the receiver of all the University’s correspondences. Hierarchically, the Office of the Registrar sits under the Vice-Chancellor and oversees the day-to-day administration and management of the University.

Roles/Responsibilities

Roles of the Registrar

  • Overall Administrative Officer
  • Acts as secretary to Council as well as the secretary to the various committees of the University Council.
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Works under the Vice-Chancellor
  • Take custody of the seal and affix it to documents in accordance with the directions given by the Council;
  • Take custody of all legal documents and records of Accra Technical University.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor and other enactments.

Responsibilities of the Registrar

The Registrar coordinates and supervises the university’s administrative machinery, specifically in matters relating to the following:

  • General administration
  • Staff recruitment, placement, and separation;
  • Staff welfare;
  • Legal and statutory issues; and
  • Academic Affairs;
  • University relations; etc.

The Registrar is supported by a variety of administrators and professional staffs (Deputy Registrars and Senior Assistant Registrars) who hold the various departments of the office and service committees and the boards of the university.

Administrative Directorates