University Bursar at University of Cross River State (UNICROSS)

University of Cross River State, also known as UNICROSS, is a state-owned tertiary institution with four campuses spread across four Local Government Areas of the state. The University was formerly known as the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH).

The Cross River University of Technology was established in August 2002 by Cross River State Bill No. 9 recently amended as Bill No. 6 of 2004. The Cross River University of Technology is an outcome of a merger of three former tertiary institutions (The Polytechnic, Calabar, the College of Education, Akamkpa and the Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture, Ovonum, Obubra) owned by the Cross River State Government. The university is established primarily to provide basic training and research, and to impart research skills to equip Nigerians of various backgrounds in all areas of technology. Emphasis is, however, placed on catchment areas of the university to enable the exploitation of the enormous natural resources for the sustainable development of Cross River State. The university is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.

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

Job Title: University Bursar

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Years (Single Term)

Job Description

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University in all the campuses.
• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and a member of the University Management.

Qualifications And Experience
Candidates for the post of Bursar should possess:

• A B.Sc. in Accounting with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) or its equivalent, or a Master's Degree plus at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience, a considerable part of which must be in a University or Similar institution.
• In addition, the candidate should possess a recognized professional qualification like ICAN or ANAN.
• Possession of a relevant higher Degree or professional fellowship will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• The candidate must have the drive with a strong passion for delivering results.
• He should also:
  • Have strong leadership and communication skills
  • Be creative, proactive and self-motivated
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have integrity and commitment
  • Must be computer literate.

Tenure

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years.

Remuneration

• The salary of the Bursar is CONTISS 15 with accompanying allowances that apply to Bursars in Nigerian Public Universities and other benefits approved by the Governing Council of the University.

Condition and Age Limit

• Candidates should not be below the rank of Deputy Bursar in a University or comparable Institution and must not be more than sixty (60) years on assumption of duties.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty (20) copies of their Applications and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including certificates, and other relevant credentials and addressed to:
The Registrar,
University of Cross River State (UNICROSS),
P.M.B. 1123,
Calabar,
Cross River State.

Note

• Candidates should also indicate the names of their three (3) referees and their respective addresses.
• Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports on them under sealed cover and forwarded directly to the Registrar, from whom further details may be obtained.