Registrar of Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji

Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji is one of the four Polytechnics established by the Federal
Government in 2014 and commenced physical operations on 1st April, 2015. As a fast growing Institution, it runs fifteen (15) National Diploma (ND) Programmes and eleven (11) Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes. The Polytechnic currently operates on two campuses, including the Permanent Site along Ipetu-ljesha Expressway, and is striving to uphold its founding principles in line with its vision, which is "to be a prime manpower provider in the field of Technology, Innovation and Management for National Development.
Federal Polytechnic, lle-Oluji is governed in accordance with the Federal Polytechnic Act (CAP F17) Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 as amended in the Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) 2019. The Polytechnic has a staff strength of (404) and the student population is (3,188).

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

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ile-Oluji, Ondo

About The Role

• The Registrar is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council or, as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require him / her to do.
• He / she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He / she heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He / she is the Secretary to Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

Qualification and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Holds a first degree with a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Have a minimum of eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with minimum of twelve [12] years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• Currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period NOT less than five [5] years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages.
• Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 10 / 09 / 2026 (date the post will become vacant).
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes.
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/ bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• A person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious, or other sectional interests.
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity, and free from financial embarrassment.
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital].

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five [5] years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits attached to the position of Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typed or written copies of their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, and attached photocopies of all relevant documents, giving details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined]
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Current Postal Address, including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions [if any]
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employment to include status, duties, and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three [3] Referees (Employer, Educational, and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State.
  • Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview; photocopies will not be accepted.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR' at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji,
Ondo State.

Note

• Late applications will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.