Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs at Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)

The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), 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, a responsive approach to global academic expectations and excellence; access to quality education; and inculcating an attitude for lifelong learning.

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

Job Title: Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs

Location: Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti

The Position

• The Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management of the image of the University and the coordination of all media activities 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 in Humanities, Mass Communication, Journalism or related discipline with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience in an institution of higher learning.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is mandatory.
• The candidate must have been a Deputy Director for five (5) years in a reputable University or comparable Institution.

The Candidate applying for the above position should:

• Have and show demonstrable evidence of management and leadership;
• Should not be more than sixty (60) years upon appointment;
• Be computer savvy with an 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 Communication and Corporate Affairs 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
30th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Arrangement of Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Candidates are to structure their CV in the following order:

• Full Name (surname first in capital letters]
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Marital Status
• State of Origin
• Number and Ages of Children
• Email Address
• Telephone Number
• Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State and Local Government Area of Origin
• Schools attended and qualifications obtained with Dates
• Current employment and positions held with Dates
• Previous employment(s) and position(s) with Dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees.