Registrar at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

The Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic was established on 1 January, 1983. It offers courses in Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE Technical) and Certificates in the following disciplines; Technology, Applied Sciences, Commerce and Management. It has seven (7) Colleges and Thirty Two (32) Academic Departments with more than 60 fulltime programmes.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Katsina

Responsibilities

• The Registrar 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 time require her/him to do.
• He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic. 
• He/She Heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents. 
• He/She is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council

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

• First Degree from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division Degree 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. 
• Minimum of Eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, for first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of Fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience, at least Ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution. 
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in recognized by the State/Federal Government. (iv) Currently on the rank of a Deputy Registrar in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution. 
• Not More than fifty-Nine (59) years of age as at March, 2025. 
• 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. 
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest. 
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment.
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government Hospital) and 
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

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 Polytechnic Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of type written and one soft copy of their application, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies), giving the details the following order:

• Full Names.
• Date and Place of Birth.
• State of Origin and Local Government Area.
• Nationality.
• Marital Status.
• Number and Ages of Children.
• Current Postal Address including Telephone Number and e-mail address.
• Educational Institutions Attended with dates.
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates.
• Membership of Professional Bodies/ Association.
• Honours and Distinctions (if any).
• Academic/ Scholarly publications.
• 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.
• 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 Registrar, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, P.M.B. 2052, Katsina before the closing date. (Such 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).

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR" at the top left hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 2052,
Katsina State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant
• Only the applications of those to be invited for interview will be acknowledged.