Registrar 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: Registrar

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

Duties

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University. He/she will be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except with regards to financial matters.
• The Registrar is, by virtue of the Office, the Secretary to the Governing Council, the Senate, the Congregation and Convocation of the University. He/she shall, in addition, perform any other duties as may be directed by the Governing Council or the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications And Experience

• The candidate(s) for the post of Registrar must possess a minimum of First Degree not lower than Second Class Lower Division (2.2) from a recognized University with at least 15 years of cognate experience in higher educational Institutions.
• Possession of Higher Degree(s), professional qualifications and membership of professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• Candidates for this position must have served as a Deputy Registrar in the administration of a University for not less than five (5) years.
• The candidate is also expected to:
  • Be a dynamic University Administrator with strong leadership and communication skills
  • Be a person of proven integrity and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Have a grasp of information and communication skills
  • Be sound physically and mentally to be able to perform effectively on the job.
  • Be not more than sixty (60) years on assumption of Duty.

Tenure

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

Remuneration

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the salary and other conditions of service as applicable to the post of Registrar in Nigerian Public Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government and Governing Council of the University.

Condition and Age Limit

• Candidates should not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.