Registrar at Abia State University, Uturu

Abia State University is an organization funded by the Abia state government, the university was founded in 1981. Prior to its establishment indigenes of the state had to travel far and wide to other states in Nigeria to further their education. Abia State being a state-owned university has no religious affiliation and accepts students irrespective of their religious background.

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

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Uturu, Abia

Job Summary 

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day general administrative work of the institution.
• By virtue of the office, the Registrar serves as the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation, and Convocation.
• The ideal candidate must command respect, possess strong leadership capabilities, and have the ability to offer appropriate, strategic advice on matters affecting the University.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A good Honours degree from a recognized University. Possession of a Higher Degree(s) and formal training in the administration of Tertiary Education Institutions will be an advantage.
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience, with at least 10 years of cognate experience in University administration.
• Current Rank: Candidates must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar.
• Age & Health: Must not be more than 60 years old at the time of appointment.
• Must possess good health, sound judgment, a pleasant disposition, and unassailable integrity.
• Technical Skills: Must be ICT literate.
• Professional Affiliations: Membership of recognized professional bodies will be an added advantage.

Salary, Conditions of Service & Tenure

• Salary/Conditions: As obtainable in the Nigerian University system.
• Tenure: A single term of five (5) years, subject to terms specified by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who possess the job qualifications / requirements should forward 25 copies each of their Applications and claimed credentials, along with their Curriculum Vitae (CV), which should include the following information:

• Full name
• Date of Birth
• Nationality/State of Origin/LGA
• E-mail address
• Postal Address/Phone number
• Permanent home address
• Marital Status
• Number of children
• Institution(s) attended (with dates)
• Academic and professional Qualifications obtained (with dates)
• Membership of Professional bodies
• Working Experience
• Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer, position held (with date)
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees, (one of whom must provide professional reference)

Applications should be addressed and forwarded in a sealed envelope with "POST OF REGISTRAR, ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU" clearly marked at the top left corner to:
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council,
Abia State University,
P.M.B. 2000,
Uturu, Abia State.

Note

• Applicants should also request their Referees to send confidential reports on them directly to "directly to the "Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Abia State University, Uturu"
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.