Registrar at the Niger Delta University (NDU)

The Niger Delta University (NDU), established in 2000, is a Bayelsa State Government funded University which is located in Wilberforce Island (an island of great historic significance) about 30 kilometers from Yenagoa - Bayelsa State capital. The biodiversity of the extensive surrounding landscape opens opportunities for various collaborative research activities.

Since academic activities started in 2001 / 2002 session, we have grown from an intake of 1039 students to a thriving population of more than 20,000 students and 3518 academic and non-academic staff with a main campus and a College of Health Sciences campus in Wilberforce Island and a satellite campus housing the Faculty of Law in the State capital. In NDU, we provide our students with the opportunity to change their lives in a friendly environment. Our academic and non-academic staff are creating a conducive academic environment, focusing on the development of the abilities of students. The existing twelve faculties provide diverse opportunities.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa

Job Description

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University.
• He/she is also the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
• The ideal candidate must be a person of integrity, strong leadership and possess excellent human resource management skills.

Qualifications For The Job
Specifically, the candidate is expected to:

• Have a good Honours Degree from a recognised University plus at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience, a considerable part of which must be in a higher institution, preferably in a University;
• A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Be at least of the rank of a Deputy Registrar.
• Must be a member of at least one relevant professional body, e.g. ANUPA, NIM.
• Not be more than Sixty (60) years of age on assumption of duty; 
• Provide administrative leadership to a well-informed and articulate community of academic and non-teaching personnel;
• Possess the disposition and ability to sustain harmony between the Administration, staff, and students on the one hand and the host communities on the other;
• Be knowledgeable in Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Be someone who is not under financial or criminal investigation.
• Enjoys excellent physical and mental health.

Conditions Of Service And Salary

• Appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as are specified in the Letter of Appointment and Salaries, Allowances and Fringe Benefits are as currently obtainable in Federal and State Universities.

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the conditions are required to submit their Applications (containing fifteen [15] copies of their recent Curriculum Vitae with their Credentials) marked "Application for the post of Director, Health Services" to the Office of the Registrar, Niger Delta University.

All applications and submissions should be addressed and submitted under confidential cover to:
The Registrar & Secretary to Council,
Niger Delta University,
Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.

Note

• Candidates should also request their referees (3 Nos) to forward references to the Office of the Registrar, Niger Delta University.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.