University Registrar at a Private Christain University

A private Christian university located in the Southern Nigeria seeks to fill the above vacant position. The Registrar, who is the Chief Administrative Officer, is responsible to the Vice Chancellor, takes care of the day-to-day administration of the University.

Job Requirements
The ideal candidate must have proficient knowledge that will drive a private university for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. He/She should be capable of:
Effective and efficient implementations of policies approved by the Governing Council. 
Development of functional policies/plans, and presentation of sound and well research proposals to the Council.
Maintaining an efficient administrative system; installing an efficient system of handling university records, and carrying out routine
administrative matters.
Identifying and implementing learning and development needs for administrative staff.
Materials management, including maintenance of all universitys property and equipment supply and control of stationery and consumables.
Liaising with appropriate government organs, including JAMB, NUC and other bodies.

Required Skills
Position-specific skills that will ensure immediate performance gains; resourcefulness and self-motivation.
Entrepreneurial skills; results orientation, and ability to read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, legal documents, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; communkation skills; interpersonal and relationship skills; organizational skills and motivation to work on self initiative; presentation and negotiation skills.
Experience in the use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc.
Experience in the use of internet and fast communication networks.

Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate should have a sound higher degree in a Social/Management Sciences. An MBA or professional qualification/membership of ICSA, ICAN, CIPM, NIM or other recognized bodies will be an added advantage. Minimum of fifteen years past graduation experience, out of which five years should be in a management position, preferably in education sector.

Renumeration
Salary and other conditions of service are attractive, in comparison to similar universities; but negotiable, according to track record of performance.

Method of Application
All applications, with detailed resume, should be forwarded to schuljob@yahoo.com 

Application Closing Date
28 August, 2012