Registrar at Sokoto State University

Sokoto State University, established in 2009, is a conventional degree awarding Institution whose motto “It All Begins Here" depicts the historic leadership of its locale in the promotion of knowledge and scholarship. The vision of the University is to become a world-class Institution that produces globally competitive graduates who can advance economic development and are prepared to meet the challenges of contemporary realities.

Notice is hereby given to the Academic Community that the post of Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University will become vacant in May, 2022 and in accordance with the University Law, suitably qualified candidates could apply for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Sokoto

The Position

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative duties in the Institution.
• 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.

Candidate:

• The candidate shall be a person with proven academic distinction, impeccable character, integrity and transparency.
• He / she must possess excellent interpersonal skills. He / She also must have knowledge and awareness of the complexity of university administrative system.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prospective candidates must possess a good First Degree (not below Second Class Lower Division) and a Master's Degree from a recognized University.
• Candidates should have a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification administrative experience, out of which ten (10) years must be at University level.
• The candidates must be on the level of Deputy Registrar and have appreciable skill in Information & Communication Technology.
• Candidates must not be above 60 years at the time of appointment.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and condition of service are as applicable to the post of a Regsitrar in Nigeria Universities as approved by the Sokoto State Government and the Govering Council of the University from time to time.

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications Letter and fifteen (15) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae and job experience including full details of former and present posts under confidential cover with envelope marked "Post of the Registrar, Sokoto State University, Sokoto" and addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Sokoto State University,
P. M. B 2134 Birnin Kebbi Road,
Sokoto State.

Note

• Candidates should state their vision (in not more than 300 words) for the University in the next five years with particular reference to administrative matters in their Application.
• Candidates should kindly request three (3) Referees to forward confidential report on them to the Vice Chancellor, Sokoto State University, Sokoto.