Registrar at Ekiti State University (EKSU)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti was established on March 30, 1982. The motto of the University is "Knowledge. Honour and Service". The objectives of the University include the advancement of knowledge and its practical application to social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological problems; acting as an agent of development through applied research, technical assistance, direct consultation, informational services and internship programme; provision of innovative educational programmes of high standard regardless of the nature of the degree being pursued, as long as this has importance and relevance for the state and national development; meeting of the specific manpower needs of the state in particular, the nation and the world at large serving as a custodian, promoter and propagator of the state's social and cultural heritage.

In line with the provisions of Ekiti State University Law No. 12 of 2014, the Governing Council of Ekiti State University, Ado- Ekiti (EKSU) wishes to announce that applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and distinguished administrators with cognate experience in University administration for consideration to fill the position below which will be vacant on 10th of May, 2026:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti

Duties

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administrative work of the University except on financial matters, which fall within the purview of the Bursar.
• The Registrar is also the Secretary to Council, Senate, Convocation and Congregation of the University.
• By virtue of his/her position, the Registrar is a Principal Officer of the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a good Honours degree (not below a Second Class Lower Division) and at least fifteen (15) years post qualification administrative and professional experience in the core Registry of a University, out of which a minimum of five (5) years must have been spent in a position not less than Deputy Registrar.
• Possession of Postgraduate degree(s) and membership of recognized professional bodies will be an added advantage.

The Candidate:

• The Candidate shall be a person of high integrity and sound moral character with excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• He/she must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• He/she must fully understand the complexity of University administration and must be able to effectively utilize his human resources to attain a world class administrative system.
• He/she must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT compliant.
• Candidate must be a person who will not be older than 60 years on 10th of May, 2026.

Terms of Appointment

• Appointment is for a period of five years effective from the date of the appointment and based on other terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The salary is as applicable to similar positions in Public Universities in Nigeria and as approved by the Governing Council of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit thirty-five (35) copies of their application accompanied by a vision and mission statement for the development of the University Registry of not more than one thousand (1,000) words. Among others, the candidate's Curriculum Vitae should give the following details:

• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Town
• LGA of Origin
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Names and Ages of Children (if any)
• Permanent Contact Address
• E-mail Address
• Phone Number
• Academic Qualification(s)
• Educational Background / Membership of Professional Associations
• Statement of Experience including details of former and present posts clearly indicating career progression
• List of Publications (if any)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three referees and
• Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed.

The application plus relevant documents should be enclosed in an envelope marked "REGISTRAR" at the left hand corner, and be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
Ekiti State University,
P.M.B 5363, Ado Ekiti,
Ekiti State.

Submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attached in PDF of MS Word format to: regappt@eksu.edu.ng using "Application for the Post of Registrar" as the subject of the mail.

Application Guidelines:

• Candidates should request their referees to forward references on them to the Registrar 
• Referees could also submit their references to the above-mentioned e-mail address.