Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below in the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria,
The Institution
The University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, a specialized University, was established on 1st January. 1988. It has attained a position of eminence in various agricultural services, veterinary medicine and engineering.
Position: Registrar
The Position
- The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be 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 in accordance with Section 6(2) of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 (1993). The Registrar is, by virtue of that office, also Secretary Council Congregation and Convocation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidates should be graduates with good honours Degree in relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University and must have had not less than fifteen (15) years post-graduation experience, including relevant administrative experience not below the rank of a Deputy Registrar or cognate senior management position, Candidates must be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and must command respect and be able to carry colleagues along. Working experience in a University or comparable institution will be an advantage.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of REGISTRAR of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time-to-time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate. In accordance with the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended). Sections 6 (4) and 6 (5), the successful candidate shall hold office for five (5) years in the first instance. The appointment may however be renewed for another five years and no more. Fringe benefits include a Pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time-to-time by the Government/University Council.
Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting, among others, the following:
(a) Full Names
(b) Place and Date of Birth
(c) Home Address
(d) Contact Address
(e ) E -mail Address
(f) Mobile Telephone Number
(g) Nationality
(h) Marital Status
(i) Number and Ages of children (if any)
(j) Institutions attended with dates
(k) Detailed Academic qualifications obtained, with dates and Classification
(1) Working Experience
(m) Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
(n) Publications
(o) Extra Curricular Activities
(p) Referees (3)
Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their Referee’s Report under confidential cover by Courier Service, directly to the Vice-Chancellor.
All applications should be submitted by Courier Service under confidential covers in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Registrar, UN AAB” to reach the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M. B. 2240. Abeokuta. Nigeria, on or before 8th June 2011.
Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
