Deputy Academic Registrar at Kepler College Rwanda 2026: Apply Before August 15
Looking for the latest university jobs in Rwanda? Kepler College is inviting qualified professionals to apply for the Deputy Academic Registrar position based in Kigali, Rwanda. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced academic administrators who are passionate about higher education, student success, and digital transformation in academic operations.
If you have experience in academic administration, student records management, admissions, examinations, or higher education management, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Job Summary
About Kepler College
Kepler College is one of Rwanda's leading competency-based higher education institutions committed to preparing young Africans with practical skills required in today's competitive global workforce.
The institution emphasizes learning by doing, ensuring graduates develop both technical expertise and transferable professional competencies that improve employability and economic mobility.
- Vision: To become a leading competency-based higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa with outstanding graduate employment outcomes that lead to economic mobility.
- Mission: To prepare young Africans with global competencies and the mindset to solve local challenges.
Job Purpose
The Deputy Academic Registrar will support the Academic Registrar in overseeing major academic operations, including:
- Student admissions
- Academic assessments
- Student registration
- Examination management
- Academic progression
- Graduation processes
- Student records management
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, academic leadership, admissions teams, IT professionals, and student support services to ensure efficient academic administration.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Academic Assessment Management
- Coordinate academic assessment schedules.
- Support examination planning.
- Manage continuous and final assessment setup.
- Supervise assessment results entry.
- Handle student assessment inquiries and complaints.
- Maintain secure academic records.
Admissions Management
- Coordinate admissions testing.
- Supervise admissions processing.
- Verify applicant eligibility.
- Update applicant statuses.
- Organize admissions events.
- Ensure proper documentation.
Student Records Management
The Deputy Academic Registrar will:
- Maintain accurate student records.
- Monitor academic progression.
- Track graduation readiness.
- Prepare institutional reports.
- Ensure compliance with academic policies.
Digital Systems Management (MIS & LMS)
An important aspect of this role involves supporting Kepler College's digital transformation by managing academic technology systems.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Training staff and students
- Monitoring system performance
- Ensuring data accuracy
- Preparing academic reports
- Supporting process automation
- Collaborating with IT teams
- Ensuring compliance with data protection policies
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Master's degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Education Management
- Business Administration
- Records Management
- or another related discipline.
Professional Experience
Candidates should have:
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in academic administration.
- Student records management experience.
- Registration management experience.
- Data management experience.
- Institutional planning experience.
- Experience working in higher education is highly desirable.
Required Skills
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent analytical abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Administrative competence
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership and staff supervision experience
- High attention to detail
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of student information systems
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Digital transformation and process improvement experience
Why Join Kepler College?
Working at Kepler College offers an opportunity to contribute to one of Africa's innovative higher education institutions.
Benefits include:
- Working in an innovative educational environment
- Supporting student success and graduate employability
- Collaborating with experienced academic professionals
- Leading digital transformation initiatives
- Career growth in higher education administration
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on African education
Application Requirements
Interested candidates must submit:
- A professional cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the role.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application through the official Kepler College careers portal:
Apply Here: Click here to Apply
The Deputy Academic Registrar position at Kepler College is an outstanding opportunity for professionals seeking to build a rewarding career in higher education administration. With responsibilities spanning admissions, academic records, examinations, graduation processes, and digital academic systems, the role is ideal for candidates who combine strong administrative expertise with a passion for educational excellence and innovation.
If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to shaping the future of higher education in Rwanda, submit your application before 15 August 2026.