Registrar at Adekunle Ajasin University

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, formerly Ondo State University, was established in 1982 by an act of the Ondo State Government. The University relocated to its present site at Akungba-Akoko in 1999. At present, it has a little over 20,000 students, 1,200 staff and seven Faculties - Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental Design and Management, Law, Science, and Social & Management Sciences.

Adekunle Ajasin University is determined to maintain and consolidate its reputation for delivering world-class scholarship, education and research, and wishes to continue playing a central role in the development of humanities in Nigeria, Ondo State and the local community. The University is thus currently engaged in major academic, social and infrastructural developments - all directed at producing globally - competitive graduates.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will be vacant from 1st April, 2026:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Akungba-Akoko, Ondo

Description

• The Registry is the administrative hub of the University. The office of the Registrar is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the University.
• The Registry thus provides quality services that enable the University to achieve its goals in teaching, learning, research and community service.

Duties

• The Registrar is a Principal Officer of the University. The candidate for the post shall be a visionary who can provide good leadership and command respect and loyalty of staff of the Registry. The candidate must also possess integrity and demonstrable transparency.
• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and Secretary to the Council, the Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
• He/she must be highly computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications to e-administration, as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University system.

Qualifications and Experience

• The person for the post of Registrar is required to possess a good honors Degree, with at least Second Class (Lower Division) plus a Master's Degree from a recognized University and must have at least fifteen (15) unbroken years post-qualification administrative experience and must have served as a Deputy Registrar in a University or an Institution of comparable status.
• The candidate for this position must have served as a Deputy Registrar for at least three (3) years.
• Membership of a recognized professional body is required.

Tenure

• The appointment shall be for a period of five (5) years.
• He/she must not be older than sixty (60) years as at the time of taking up the appointment.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and conditions of service are as applicable to the position of Registrar in Nigerian Public Universities, and as may be determined by the University Governing Council from time to time.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae accompanied with photocopies of their certificates and relevant credentials.

Detailed Curriculum Vitae should include:

• Name in Full (Surname in capital letter)
• Place and date of birth
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Contact Address
• Phone Number
• Permanent Home Address
• Town/Local Government/and State of origin ix. Nationality
• Present Employer
• Present Post and Salary (Both level & amount)
• Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic qualifications with dates and class of degree
• Professional qualifications
• Administrative experience/Work Experience
• Special Assignments/Community Service
• Commendation
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees
• Signature and Date
• Copies of certificates
• Copies of first and last employment
• One-page statement of the candidate's own vision for Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, as a University of the 21st century.

All applications should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Registrar" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Adekunle Ajasin University,
P.M.B. 001, Akungba-Akoko,
Ondo State.

Note

• Candidates should request their Referees to forward their reports directly to the "Registrar" via address above.
• The references must be received not later than the deadline.
• All shortlisted candidates shall be required to make themselves available for interaction at an appointed date. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.