Registrar at Auchi Polytechnic

Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi was established in 1973. It is a first generation and well-established Federal Polytechnic with the function of providing technology-based education, training and development of skills. It has three campuses all located along the Benin-Auchi-Okene highway.

We are currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Locatio Auchi, Edo

The Registrar

• The Registrar is the Chief administrative Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council or, as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require him/her to do.
• He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/She heads the Registry Department and is custodian of the Polytechnic documents.
• He/She is the secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Hold a First Degree with a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized institution of higher learning;
• Have a minimum of twenty-two (22) years post qualification cognate experience for First Degree and HND holders or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of nineteen (19) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in relevant discipline with a minimum of thirteen (13) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Be a registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government;
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period NOT less than four (4) years in a higher Institution of learning;
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at date the post will become vacant;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognised by the Federal Government;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of Five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic, as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit Twenty (20) copies of typed written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Attach Photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Association
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Ag. Registrar, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.

Applications are to be submitted in sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Registrar" at the top left hand corner and addressed to:
The Ag. Registrar,
Auchi Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 13, Auchi,
Edo State.

Note

• Referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities, as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.
• Please, note that late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials, if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Previous holders of the position in any tertiary institution need not apply.