Registrar at the Federal University Otuoke (FUO)

The Federal University Otuoke (FUO) is one of the Federal Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in February 2011 in cognisance of the need to bridge the great divide between the educationally advantaged and disadvantaged sections of the country, especially areas where universities were lacking.  Cited in the serene and secure Otuoke Community, at the heart of the oil-rich Niger-Delta region of Bayelsa State, the University which is 21 kilometres south of the state capital Yenagoa, occupies an expanse of 200 hectares (494 acres).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant in August 2023:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Otuoke, Bayelsa

Duties

• The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and is 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.
• The Registrar is also Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualifications and Experience

• The Candidate for the job must possess a good honours Degree from a recognized university, with at least fourteen (14) years relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in an Institution of Higher Learning.
• Possession of higher degree(s) professional qualifications/membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.

The Candidates:

• The Candidate must show verifiable evidence of consummate management and leadership positions.
• The candidate must have held high administrative offices in an Institution of Higher Learning.
• The candidate should be no older than 60 years upon appointment, and should be within the retirement age at the expiration of his tenure.
• The candidate must be in good health and demonstrate versatility in the management of staff and students as well as host communities matters in a fast-growing Institution.
• In addition, the Candidate should possess excellent communication skills and inter- personal relations and be ready to work in a team.

Remuneration

• The remuneration and condition of service for the post of the Registrar are as applicable in all Federal Universities and as determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
26th July, 2023.

Method of Appllication
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit fifteen (15) type-written copies of their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in an envelope addressed to "the Vice- Chancellor, Federal University Otuoke". The post applied for must be clearly written at the top right hand corner of the envelope. The application must include Academic and Professional qualifications, Birth Certificate or Statutory Declaration of Age, list of publications, if any, verifiable evidence of work experience and Curriculum Vitae (CV) that include the following among other information:

• Full Name
• Post Desired
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• E-mail Address
• Telephone Number
• Marital Status
• Number of Children with Names and Ages
• Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications (with dates)
• Professional Qualification (with dates)
• Working Experience, General and Specific Experiences (with dates)
• Present Employment, Status, Salary (detailing work schedule)
• Extra-Curricular Activities

Note

• Reference Letters:
  • Candidate should request their referees to send under confidential cover their independent reports to the Vice-Chancellor with full details of the applicant and the post applied for, not later than the closing date of this advertisement.
  • The reference letter should be marked CONFIDENTIAL on the right hand corner of the envelope.
• Only candidate whose applications are short-listed will be invited for interview.