Director, Works and Services at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)

The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is one of the new universities established by the Federal Government in 2011 to ameliorate the problem of access to tertiary education in Nigeria, especially in States lacking Federal University presence. The rationale for establishing the Federal University Oye-Ekiti includes, among others, responsive approach to global academic expectations and excellence; access to quality education; and, to inculcate an attitude for lifelong learning.

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

Job Title: Director, Works and Services

Location: Ekiti

The Position

• The Director of Works and Services shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration and coordination of all works and services in the University.
• He/She shall be required to provide both professional and administrative leadership to members of staff in the Directorate.

Requirements for the Candidate

• The Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying, Town/Urban and Regional Planning or Estate Management with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience in an institution of higher learning.
• Membership of COREN is mandatory.
• The candidate should not be below the rank of Deputy Director or its equivalent in a University or comparable Institution.

The Candidate applying for the above position should:

• Have and show a demonstrable evidence of management and leadership;
• Should not be more than sixty (60) years upon appointment;
• Be computer savvy with understanding of digital communication; and
• Be in excellent physical and mental health.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Position

• The successful applicant shall hold the position for a single term of five (5) years on such conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the position of the Director of Works and Services in all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria/Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online