Registrar at Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

At Akwa Ibom State University, we offer diverse, high-quality academic programmes that blend theoretical knowledge with practical experience to prepare students for professional success and personal growth.

The Governing Council of the University, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act- No. 11 of 1993, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 201.2 and the Akwa Ibom State University Law, invites applications from candidates who meet the requisite qualifications and experience for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Description

• The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of th University, except in financial matters where the Bursar is responsible.
• He shall be the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and the Convocation

The Candidate

• The candidate must be a team player with good leadership qualities to inspire an motivate a crop of administrative officers.
• He/she must command respect, be read to instill confidence and relate well with subordinates.
• The candidate must have high integrity, innovativeness and moral standard in tandem with the vision and mission of Akwa Ibom State University and must be ICT (Information and Communication Technology) compliant.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for this post must:

• Possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) as well a WASC,SSC (WAEC or NECO), GCE or equivalent qualification with Credit Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects including English Language.
• Possess a good honours Degree not below Second Class from a recognize University, with at least 18 (Eighteen) years cognate experience, preferably in a university or other institutions of higher learning.
• Acquisition of a higher degree will be an advantage.
• Be a member of a recognized professional management body such as: NIM, CIPM ANUPA and should possess proven records of sound administrative leadership.
• Not be below the rank of a Director of Administration OR Deputy Registrar with four (4) years experience.

Tenure

• The tenure of the Registrar as a Principal Officer of the University is a single five (5) year term.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be placed on consolidated salary for Registrars and will equally enjoy all the allowances normally attached to the position of principal officer in Nigerian Universities as well as other benefits as may be approved by the Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University.

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Twenty-five (25) copies each of his / her Application and CV, indicating the following information:

• Full name
• Post sought
• Date and Place of birth
• Nationality
• Permanent Home and Current Contact Addresses
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Academic / Professional Qualification (attach photocopies of all certificates)
• Previous Working Experience (Giving rank and salary) details of research work and publications
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and / or professional reference.

All Applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Vice Chancellor,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mpat Enin, L.G.A,
P.M.B. 1167, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants are advised to write boldly at the top left hand corner of the envelopes containing their Applications, the position to which they are responding.
• Referee should also be advised to send their reports, in confidential cover, directly to the "Vice Chancellor".