Registrar at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a top ranking University of technology in Nigeria and indeed the nation's pride. Established in 1981, the university has grown tremendously, stretching its academic disciplines and research across eight different schools and over fifty academic departments.

The Mission of FUTA is to promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for research, teaching and learning engenders development of products that are technologically oriented, self-reliant and relevant to society.

The Governing Council of the University, in accordance with the provisions of the Universities of Technology Act as cited in Chapter F23 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, and University Act, has commenced the due process to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant with effect from the 1st June, 2023:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Akure, Ondo

The Registry

• The Registry is the administrative hub of the University.
• The Office of the Registrar is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for day-to-day administrative work of the University.
• It serves as the veins and arteries that supply essential nutrients for the functioning of the various organs of the University system.
• The Registry thus provides services that enable the University achieve its goals in teaching, learning, research and community service.

The Person

• The Registrar is a Principal Officer of the University.
• Candidates for the post shall be visionary, have the ability to provide good leadership and command respect and loyalty of staff of the Registry.
• Candidate must also possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life.

Duties

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and Secretary to the Council, the Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
• He/she also serves as a Member/Secretary to Committees of Management and is 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.
  • University external communications, advertisement, announcement and general correspondence;
  • Harmonization of the work of the School Officers in the various Schools within the context of the University, although the School Officers are responsible to their respective Deans for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Schools; and
  • Determination of all personnel matters including the interpretation of all staff entitlements under the staff regulations.
• He/She must be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications to e-administration as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University system.

Qualifications and Experience

• The person for the post of Registrar is required to possess a good First Degree not below second class lower division from a recognized University with 18 years post cognate qualification experience, most of which must be in the Administrative cadre of a University.
• Candidate for this position must have served at least as a Deputy Registrar in University administration for at least 5 years.
• Membership of a recognized professional body i.e. ANUPA, NIM, IPMAN, AUA, etc. and proficiency in computer applications are required.
• Possession of higher degree certificate(s) will be an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years and may be extended for a further period of one year only, provided he or she has not attained retirement age as at the date the six years would lapse, after which the Registrar shall relinquish the post and be assigned to other duties in the University if an internal candidate.
• The appointment is further governed by the Federal Government Establishment circulars as may be adopted by the Governing Council from time to time.

Remuneration
The successful candidate will be entitled to the salary and other conditions of service as are applicable to the Registrar in any Federal University in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
1600 hours on Thursday; 16 March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send twenty five (25) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) duly signed and dated by the applicant. The Curriculum Vitae must contain the following:

• Candidate's Name in full
• Place and date of birth
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Nationality
• Academic qualifications
• Degrees with classes (copies of certificates to be enclosed),
• Administrative and managerial experience
• Academic distinctions
• Membership of professional bodies.
• Statement of the candidate's own Vision for the Registry of the Federal University of Technology, Akure as a University Registry of the 21st Century (25 copies).

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover in envelopes marked "Post of Registrar, FUTA", at the Upper left hand corner, to reach:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Technology,
P.M.B. 704, Akure,
Ondo State, Nigeria.

Note

• The candidate must nominate (3) referees who MUST forward references on him/her directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council. Such references should attest to the candidate's claims to high administrative capability as well as his/her moral standing and must be received and signed for in the Office of the Registrar on or before 1600 hours on Friday; 28th April, 2023.
• All shortlisted candidates shall be required to make themselves available for interaction at an appointed date.
• Candidates should please note that only those shortlisted will be contacted
• No electronic application will be entertained.
• Please visit FUTA Website: http://www.futa.edu.ng for the format of Curriculum Vitae.