Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike is one of the three Federal Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria established to accelerate the drive towards national food security and rural development, in addition to providing functional education in a range of science-based disciplines in order to make their graduates self-reliant job and wealth creators. The institution is located in the well-known Agricultural Training and Research City of Umudike, about 10 kilometres from Umuahia. The University is rapidly evolving as a centre of excellence where training, research and community service for the achievement of national development goals and global relevance are emphasized in an atmosphere that promotes social cohesion and responsible citizenship.
A vacancy for the post of the Registrar will occur in the University with effect from April 26, 2011. Applications to fill the vacancy are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons.
Position: Registrar
The Candidate
- Prospective candidates should have a good first degree, preferably in the humanities, social sciences and related disciplines.
- Possession of higher degree(s) will be an advantage.
- Such candidates must have adequate administrative experience, preferably in the university system, and should have served as Deputy Registrar or equivalent for at least five (5) years. Candidates must not only be ICT-compliant but must also demonstrate capacity to involve and integrate 1CT skills in normal university administrative and management functions.
- Applicants would be expected to show dynamism and flexibility in organising and managing the human resources component of the administrative arm of the institution in order to provide the needed strategic support for the achievement of the University’s objectives. Candidates for the post must be such that they would not exceed the gazetted retirement age before the end of the five-year tenure.
Duties:
- The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the University, except as regards matters for which the Bursar is responsible. Importantly, the Registrar is also Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
Conditions of Service
- These are the same as in the Federal Public Service and as applicable to Nigerian federal universities
Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to forward 20 copies of their detailed application with 20 copies of their certificates and other relevant credentials as well as curriculum vitae structured to provide the following information:
- Full Name
- Date and Place of Birth
- Permanent Address
- Current Postal Address
- Marital Status
- Nationality
- Number and ages of children
- Educational Institutions attended with dates
- Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
- Previous employers and posts held with dates and detailed working experience
- Present Employer, post and salary, indicating detailed schedule of work
- Innovations and improvements introduced
- List of publications (if any) stating journals, in which
- published
- Other activities and experiences outside current
- employment
- Any other information that may be relevant
- Names and Addresses of the three Referees.
Closing Date
All applications should be addressed and sent by courier mail to the Vice-Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State to reach him not later than 8th March, 2011. The sealed envelope containing the application, curriculum vitae and credentials should be marked REGISTRAR at the top left hand corner.
Candidates should request their referees to send references, under confidential cover, directly to the Vice-Chancellor with the envelope marked Registrar: Referee’s Report at the top left hand corner
