The Position and Duties
The University Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, who is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except for financial matters which fall within the purview of the Bursar.
The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Convocation, Congregation and other statutory bodies as defined by the University Laws.
He/She shall also perform all other duties assigned to him/her by the Council and/or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess a good University honours Degree and a Masters Degree.
He/She must also have at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experience, out of which a minimum of five (5) years must have been spent in a position not less than Deputy Registrar in a Federal University.
Conditions of Service
The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years only, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Registrars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
The Candidate
The person who will be Registrar, given the complexity and scientific nature of the administrative processes of a 21st century University, must not only be a goal-getter but must also be able to show drive, exceptional initiative, great ability for institutional networking with the outside world and must have a suave mien that typifies a 21st Century world class University.
In addition, the ideal candidate shall be:
Less than 60 years of age by June 1, 2018;
A person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public;
A person with an articulate vision for the development of the University in general and the Registry in particular. combined with a strong passion to implement the vision;
Highly conversant with the intricacies and peculiarities of a Federal University system;
Of good physical and mental health, pleasant disposition
Up-to-date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
A person of strong character sound leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff;
Devoid of any criminal record; and
Able to demonstrate sagacity and wisdom in the face of erisis or undesirable situations.
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Applicants should submit twenty-five (25) copies of word-processed applications and up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae and names of three (3) referees to the Vice-Chancellor and marked ‘Confidential: for the attention of the Vice-Chancellor’ at the left hand top corner of the envelope. Late applications will NOT be entertained and only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged:Each application should include twenty-five (25) copies of the candidates Vision for the University as well as the names and addresses of three 3) referees. Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked ‘Post of Registrar: Referee’s report” at the top left corner of the envelope within the period allowed for the submission of the application. Interested and qualified candidates should: Click Here to complete an online Application and print out the completed form. The printed (online application form, along with the hard copies of the application document, is to be submitted under confidential cover, to: The Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Apply via :
apply.oauife.edu.ng