Registrar at Obafemi Awolowo University

The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, is a first generation comprehensive public institution established in 1961 as The University of life, by the then Western Region of Nigeria. In August 1975, the Federal Government of Nigeria took over the University and in 1987 renamed after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a frontline Nigerian Statesman and one of the University's founding fathers. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land of 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest of Nigeria. The Vision of the founders of the University was to establish an institution dedicated to the promotion of learning and culture.

The Post of the Registrar of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, will be vacant by 1st June, 2023. In accordance with the provisions of the Obafemi Awolowo University Law, as amended, the Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife wishes to invite suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ile-Ife, Osun

The Job

• The University Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, who is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except for financial matters which fall within the purview of the Bursar.
• The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Council, Senate, Convocation, Congregation and other statutory bodies as defined by the University Laws.
• He/She shall also perform all other duties assigned to him/her by the Council and/or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
• The Registrar shall hold office for a period of five years from the effective date of his/her appointment and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate must possess a University Degree not lower than a Second Class (Lower Division) and a Master's Degree.
• He/she must also have spent at least twenty (20) years relevant administrative experience in University Administration.
• The candidate must have spent at least eight (8) years at senior management level not lower than that of a Deputy Registrar in a Federal University. Membership of relevant professional bodies are compulsory.

In addition, he/she:

• Must not be older than 60 years of age by June 1, 2023;
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public,
• Must be a person with an articulate vision for the development of the University in general and the Registry in particular, combined with a strong passion to implement the vision
• Must be highly conversant with the intricacies and peculiarities of a Federal University system;
• Must be of good physical and mental health, pleasant disposition
• Must -date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
• Must a person of strong character, sound leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff;
• Must be devoid of any criminal record, and
• Must be able to demonstrate sagacity and wisdom in the face of crisis or undesirable situations.

The Candidate:

• The person who will be Registrar, given the complexity and scientific nature of the administrative processes of a 21st Century University, must not only be a goal-getter, but must also be able to show drive, exceptional initiative, great ability for institutional networking with the outside world and must have a suave mien that typifies a 21st Century world-class University.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure 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 Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies and one soft copy on a CD of a word-processed Application, an up to date detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three (3) referees to the Vice Chancellor.
The CV of applicants must contain the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
• Post Applied for.
• Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit of age).
• Nationality
• State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Ares (if Nigerian).
• Permanent Home Address.
• Current Postal Address/including G.S.M Telephone number(s).
• Marital Status
• Number of Children and their ages.
• Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials)
• Work Experience with dates.
• Present Employment, Status, and Salary (if any).
• Service to national and international bodies.
• Extra-Curricular Activities.
• Any physical challenge and nature
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate's administrative/work experience.
• Signature and Date

All Applications should be under confidential cover in a sealed envelope and marked "Confidential: for the attention of the Vice Chancellor" at the left-hand top corner of the envelope submitted and addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Referees Report
Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report on the candidate's character, administrative and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked "CONFIDENTIAL - Application for the Post of Registrar: Referee's Report" at the top left corner of the envelope within the period allowed for the submission of the application.

Note

• Each application should include fifteen (15) copies and a soft copy of the candidate's Vision for the University and particularly the administration and growth of the University.
• Late applications will NOT be entertained and only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.