Registrar at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI)

The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State was established by the Federal Goverment of Nigeria in February, 2011, It is situated in kwo Local Government Area of Ebony State, about 25 kilometres from Abakaliki, the State capital.

The University is deeply committed towards realizing its dream for a world class status where research and innovation are the order of the day. Her philosophy is strictly guided by the desire to raise problem solvers for the nation through the production of highly skilled and motivated graduates. This informed her decision to recruit carefully selected and competent staff with commendable pedigree in various academic disciplines and professional units, to ensure that members of staff pursue their careers in a clement environment and students are given the best attention and proper guidance throughout their stay in the university.

In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No.11 of 1993 as amended, the Council hereby invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full time

Summary

• The Council of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ebony State has declared a vacancy in the position of Registrar with effect from 15th February, 2023. 

The Position

• The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the University, except as regards matters for which the Bursar is responsible.
• The Registrar is the Secretary to the Council, Senate. Congregation and Convocation of the University.

The Person

• Candidate for the post shall be visionary and possess the ability to provide good leadership, have personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life.
• Candidate for the post shall not be older than fifty nine (59) years at the time of appointment and is expected to be a person who enjoys excellent physical and mental health Persons who have served as Registrar of a university, or are currently serving as Registrar, of a university need not apply.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for this post shall:

• Possess a good honours Degree from a recognized university Possession of higher degree (s) will be an added advantage
• Have had at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in a recognized university five of which must be (singly or cumulatively) as a Deputy Registrar on CONTISS 14 or Director in the Registry/Senior Deputy Registrar on CONTISS 15 as the case may be
• Be a member of Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) and any other administrative (professional) body
• Be computer literate and conversant with relevant computer packages/applications; and
• Have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The Registrar shall hold office for a single tenure of five (5) years. An extension of one (1) year may be granted by the Council on satisfactory performance.
• The salary and conditions of service of the Registrar shall be as obtainable in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should highlight the following:

• Full name (surname, first name, middle name)
• Post applied for
• Place and date of birth
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children (if any)
• E-mail address and telephone number(s)
• Current postal address
• Permanent home address
• Nationality
• State and local government area of origin Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Positions held with dates
• Present employment, indicating present rank/status and salary Extra-curricular activities
• Membership of professional bodies
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be from the candidate's last or current place of employment

All Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope with "REGISTRAR" boldly marked at the top left hand. The application should be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar/Secretary to Council,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI),
P.M.B. 1010, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State.

Note: It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure that the referees' reports reach the Registrar/Secretary to Council before the closing date of the advertisement.