Registrar at the University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin is located in the ancient city of Ilorin, about 500 kilometres from Abuja, the Federal capital. Ilorin, the Capital of Kwara State, is strategically located at the geographical and cultural confluence of the North and South. University of Ilorin was one of the seven institutions of higher learning established by a decree of the Federal Military Government in August, 1975. This step, taken to implement one of the educational directives of the country’s Third National Development Plan, was aimed at providing more opportunities for Nigerians aspiring to acquire university education and to generate high level man-power, so vital for the rapidly expanding economy.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant with effect from 28th April, 2023:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ilorin, Kwara

The Position and Duties

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day general administrative work of the University.
• The Registrar shall also be the Secretary to the Council, the Senate, Convocation and Congregation of the University and shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications

• The applicant must possess a good honours Degree from a recognized University and, at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience in management, most of which, preferably in University Administration. Some formal training in the management of higher education will be an advantage
• The applicant should also be of good health, sound judgment, pleasant disposition, unassailable integrity and competent in the use of ICT
• The applicant should have been at a level of Deputy Registrar in a University for a minimum of five (5) years; and
• The applicant must not be older than 60 years at the date of appointment.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Registrars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit to the Vice-Chancellor, twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications. The Curriculum Vitae shall include the following information in the order listed below:

• Full Name
• Date Of Birth
• Place Of Birth
• State Of Origin / LGA
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• E-Mail Address and Phone Number
• Marital Status
• Number Of Children (With Names and Ages):
• Institutions Attended (With Dates):
• Academic And Professional Qualifications (With Dates)
• Honours, Distinctions And Membership of Professional Bodies (With Dates)
• Working Experience With Evidence (General and Specific With Dates)
• Present Employment, Status, Salary And Employer:
• Extra-Curricular Activities:
• Any other relevant information
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees (two of whom must be Professionals or authorities in University administration, and one of which must be from the applicant's current place of work).

Applications and Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded (in a sealed envelope marked, "Application for the Post of Registrar") to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Ilorin,
P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin,
Kwara State.

Note

• Applicants should also request each of the referees to send his / her report, under confidential cover, direct to the Vice-Chancellor, marked "Referee's Report for the Post of Registrar".
• Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.