Pursuant to the provisions of the Universities (miscellaneous provisions) Act No 11 of 1993 as amended by decree No 25 of 1996 and further amended in 2003 and 2012 respectively and other agreements contained in the 2009 FGN-Staff Union Agreement, the governing council of the Plateau State University. Bokkos hereby notifies the Academic community and the general public within and outside Nigeria that the council has commenced the process of the appointment of a vice Chancellor. Applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position.
The Institution
The Plateau State University, Bokkos, a broad-based and conventional institution, was established via the instrument of law on 7th March 2005. On 29th April, 2005, the National universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, granted official recognition to the university to operate
The philosophy, Vision and Mission of this equal opportunity University is carefully structured to uphold and practice the tenets of handing down knowledge, diligence, culture and values to enable the citizenry develop through an all round, practical, result-oriented and problem solving education in a competitive globalised world. The university is also conceived as an institution of higher learning in which staff and students from different backgrounds and with sterling intellectual, managerial and moral capacities would be harnessed to work together as a team for the realization of a modern secular education blended with high moral standards.
The permanent site of the university, in Butura and Tarangol axis of Bokkos Local Government Area showcases the natural endowment of the state. Thus the scenic beauty, undulating landscape and clement weather all combine to provide a conducive atmosphere for academic, research and administrative work.
Position: Registrar/Secretary to Council
The Position/Duties
The Post of the Registrar Secretary to Council of Plateau State University, Bokkos has also fallen vacant. Consequently, in accordance with the Plateau State of Nigeria Gazette No. 3 Vol. 11 of 24th May 2006, which contains the Plateau State University Law No 4 of 2006, the Governing Council of the University wishes to commence the process for the appointment of a new Registrar/Secretary to Council for the University. By this announcement, applications are- therefore invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the position of a substantive Registrar/Secretary to Council.
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day general administration of the University except the administration of Universe finances which falls under the purview of the Bursary. The Registrar by virtue of office is Secretary to Council, Senate, Convocation and Congregation. The Registrar is, therefore, expected to give positive leadership in the administration of the University’.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Candidates must possess a good honours degree and relevant higher or postgraduate degree from a recognized University or its equivalent, and least fifteen (15) years Post qualification experience, substantial part of which must have been in a University or other comparable institution(s) of higher Seaming.
- The Candidate must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar currently.
- Possession of Membership of a Professional body in institutional management or other related disciplines will be an added advantage.
- The candidate must also have a subsisting working position in a University.
Prospective candidates who have already attained the age of Sixty (60) years at the time of advertisement need not apply.
Mode of Application
A. Each application should be made in thirty (30) copies and be accompanied by thirty (30) copies of the candidate’s curriculum vitae duly signed and dated indicating the following:-
- Full Name (Sure name First)
- Date and place of Birth
- Nationality and State
- Marital Status
- Number of Children and Date of Birth
- Institutions attended with Dates
- Academic and/or professional qualifications obtained with dates (enclose copies of certificates).
- Areas of specialization and sub-specialization
- Present Job status, description and salary.
- Current contact address/including Telephone number (s) and e-mail
- Permanent address
- Work Experience and Date
- Conferences/Seminars/Workshops (Local and/or international attended) with dates
- Publication (If any).
- Names and addresses of three (3) Referees, who should be able to attest to the candidate’s standing and abilities professionally, managerially as well as moral rectitude. Two of the Referees must be Authorities in the candidates’s field of study.
- Date of availability for duty (if appointed)
- Any other relevant information.
B. Candidates should also enclose their Vision for the Registry for the University in not more than 1000 words.
C. Each application should include the Names and addresses of three (3) Referees, Each Referee must be contacted by the Applicant to forward/ direct to the Pro- 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 hand corner of the envelope.
D. All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover’, sealed and addressed to:
The Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of Council
Plateau State University, Bokkos
P.M.B, 2012
Jos, Plateau State.
Nigeria
The sealed envelope (s) containing the applications or nominations should be marked Post of Vice Chancellor at the top left hand corner and forwarded to reach the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Council on or before 4th December 2012.
Please note that only those candidates who are shortlisted would be contacted.
