Registrar at the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU)

The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko was established by Federal Government in 2015. The University was established among other objectives to expand the frontiers of knowledge and provide opportunities for Nigeria to be a Leading player in the world's maritime industry and economy; and to produce first rate mariners that would keep the Country's flag aloft across the oceans and waterways of the world.

The Governing Council of the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkeko, hereby announces that the position of Registrar of the University has become vacant. In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No.11 of 1993 (as amended by Act No.25 of 1996) and by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2012, the Governing Council in the exercise of the powers as contained therein, has decided to commence the process of appointing a new Registrar. Therefore, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Okerenkeko, Delta

The Position

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

The Person

• Candidate for the post shall be visionary and possess the ability to provide good leadership, have personal integrity, and demonstrate private transparency in public and private life. 
• Candidate for the post must not be more than 59 years as at the time of applying for this job and is expected to be a person who enjoys excellent physical and mental health.
• Persons who have served as Registrar of a university, or currently serving as Registrar of a university need not apply.

Qualifications
The candidate for this post shall:

• Possess a good honours degree from a recognized university. Possession of higher degree(s) will be an added advantage.
• Have had at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience from a recognized university, and must have served at a senior administrative level. 
• To have served as a Deputy Registrar in a University or Tertiary Education Institute would be an added advantage.
• Be a member of the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUFA) and any other Administrative (professional) body.
• Be computer literate and conversant with relevant computer packages/applications and Have strong interpersonal, oral written communication skills from a recognized university and must have served at senior administrative level. To have served as a Deputy Registar in a university or tertiary education institute would be an added advantage.

Salary
CONTISS 15.

Tenure

• The successful candidates shall hold office for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment which can be extended for another term of one (1) year only subject to satisfactory performance as may be determined by appropriate University Statutes and the Governing Council of the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkeko.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2025.