Registrar at the University of Delta, Agbor

The University of Delta Agbor was established by virtue of the University of Delta (Establishment) Law 2021 with a Vision to be an institution of excellence geared towards producing competent graduates capable of meeting the challenges of National development. Our Mission is to produce well motivated, skillful graduates that are capable of exhibiting appreciable expertise in proffering solutions for the workplace of tomorrow.

The position of Registrar of the University will be vacant by 3rd May, 2026. In accordance with the provision of the University Law, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Agbor, Delta
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Years

The Job

• The Registrar, who is the Chief Administrative Officer and one of the Principal Officers of the University, shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day administration of the University. By virtue of his / her office, he/she shall be the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a good honours First Degree in Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences. Possession of a relevant postgraduate Degree would be an added advantage.
• Registration with professional bodies is required (such as ANUPA, NIM, CIPM, etc.) and must be current.
• By appointment / interview of a Senior Deputy Registrar with a good honours Degree of a recognized University or its equivalent, and at least 20 years post-qualification experience, a substantial part of which must have been in a University or other Institution(s) of higher learning.
• Candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about the operations of the University system and competent to advise and take executive actions on matters of planning, design and management in realization of the objectives of teaching, research and community service.
• Sufficient knowledge of ICT is required.

Conditions Of Service

• The appointment for the post of Registrar will be for a single term of five years only. The condition of service shall be as applicable in the Nigerian University system and as determined by Council from time to time.
• Candidates who would be above 60 years by 2nd of May, 2026 need not apply.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) sets of application letters and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with relevant credentials. The Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated should be in the following format:

• Name (surname first).
• Place and Date of Birth.
• Nationality/State of origin.
• Marital Status/Number and Ages of Children.
• Postal/Contact Address (with Phone number and email address).
• Home Town and Local Government Area.
• Name and address of spouse.
• Name and address of Next of Kin.
• Educational Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic and professional qualifications with dates.
• Membership of professional bodies.
• List of Publications (if any)/reports of recognitions.
• Work experience giving details of former and present positions.
• Details of administrative and managerial experience within and outside the University System.
• Service to Local, National and International Communities (with status and dates).
• Present Employment, Rank, Salary and Employer.
• Extra-Curricular Activities.
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees.

Applications should be forwarded under confidential cover in a sealed envelope stating at the top left-hand corner "Post of Registrar" to reach:
The Registrar,
University of Delta,
P.M.B. 2090, Agbor,
Delta State, Nigeria.

Note: Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to furnish the Registrar, at the address indicated below, a confidential report on the candidate's character, administrative and managerial competences in a properly sealed envelope marked "Post of Registrar Referee's Report" at the top left corner of the Envelope.