Registrar at the University of Ibadan (UI)

The University of Ibadan (UI) established in 1948, first as a constituent college of the University of London, became full-fledged University in 1962 and has continued to blaze the trail as the foremost Nigerian University and the crucible of human capacity development in Nigeria and indeed sub-Saharan Africa. On account of its size, the numbers of faculties and institutes, the huge number of courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and competent reach to the large society through the output and community services, Ul remains the flagship of higher education in Nigeria. In the globalized and highly competitive knowledge economy, Ibadan has continued to rise and blossom amongst its peers in the world.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Details

• The Council of the University of Ibadan hereby announces that the position of Registrar will be vacant by 10 April, 2023.
• In accordance with the provisions of the University (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended by Decree No. 25, 1996) and by the University (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Act, 2003 and 2012 respectively, and in exercise of its power as contained therein, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling the impending vacancy.

The Position

• By virtue of the University of Ibadan Act 1962 as amended and other enactments, the Registrar is a principal officer and is responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University (other than academic and financial affairs).
• With two (2) Colleges, College of Medicine and the Postgraduate College, 17 faculties, several institutes/centres and some 112 academic departments and other service units, the Registrar carries a huge and enormous responsibility. Promotion of the welfare and discipline of a thriving workforce comprising 1,472 Academic staff and 3,580 non-academic staff relies largely on the capability and quality leadership the Registrar can provide.
• Indeed, the Registry is the window through which the general "state of health or otherwise" of the University can be viewed from within and outside. The Registrar is the Secretary to Council, Senate, Convocation and Congregation.
• The Registrar is the repository of university documents/records and the archives of our past.
• By virtue of this responsibility, the Registrar has an enviable carriage in the larger society and thus honour, privilege and respect deserving of the occupant of the office.

The Candidate

• The candidate shall be a person of rounded character and personality with excellent interpersonal relations.
• Such a person must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• The candidate must fully understand the complexity of a university system and be capable of bringing out the best in the subordinates.
• Candidate must enjoy good health, be of pleasant disposition, high integrity and strong moral character so as to inspire and maintain discipline among staff and students.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a good honours Degree (minimum of second class lower) from any University recognized by the Senate of the University with at least 15 years cognate experience. In addition, applicants must possess a higher degree and must be ICT compliant.
• Membership of relevant and recognized professional bodies is mandatory.
• Applicants must have occupied the position of at least Deputy Registrar preferably in a university or similar institution for a minimum of five years and should not be older than 60 years as at the possible date of resumption.

Condition of Service

• The appointment shall be for a period of five years and may, on the basis of satisfactory performance, be extended for a further period of one year and no more.
• Fringe benefits include pension scheme as may from time to time be approved by the Council, furnished accommodation, official vehicle and driver and other benefits applicable to similar positions.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send Forty copies of their Application Letter, and each should be accompanied by copies of Credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the candidate. The Curriculum Vitae must contain, among others, the following:

• Candidate's full name (surname first)
• Date of Birth (not age)
• Gender
• Marital status
• Current address including e-mail and telephone numbers
• National / State / Local government
• Full qualifications / Schools attended and working experiences
• Workshops / conferences attended
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All applications are to be addressed and  forwarded under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked at the upper left-hand corner "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR" to:
The Registrar,
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, Oyo State.

Note

• Applicants are required to send a vision and mission statement for the Registry of not more than 1000 words.
• Each candidate must request each referee to forward a confidential report directly to the Registrar.
• Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.