Registrar at the University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin is located in the ancient city of Ilorin, about 500 kilometres from Abuja, the Federal capital. Ilorin, the Capital of Kwara State, is strategically located at the geographical and cultural confluence of the North and South. University of Ilorin was one of the seven institutions of higher learning established by a decree of the Federal Military Government in August, 1975. This step, taken to implement one of the educational directives of the country’s Third National Development Plan, was aimed at providing more opportunities for Nigerians aspiring to acquire university education and to generate high level man-power, so vital for the rapidly expanding economy.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant with effect from 28th April, 2023:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ilorin, Kwara

The Position and Duties

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day general administrative work of the University.
• The Registrar shall also be the Secretary to the Council, the Senate, Convocation and Congregation of the University and shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications

• The applicant must possess a good honours Degree from a recognized University and, at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience in management, most of which, preferably in University Administration. Some formal training in the management of higher education will be an advantage
• The applicant should also be of good health, sound judgment, pleasant disposition, unassailable integrity and competent in the use of ICT
• The applicant should have been at a level of Deputy Registrar in a University for a minimum of five (5) years; and
• The applicant must not be older than 60 years at the date of appointment.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Registrars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2023.