Registrar at the Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK)

The Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK), Kogi West Senatorial District was established by Kogi State Government with a Charter from the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, on June 26, 2023, as the 62nd State-owned University and 265th University in Nigeria. The University is to take off with Phase-1, in September 2023, using a compound / hybrid Faculty model consisting of three Faculties, Arts and Humanities, Science and Computing, and Management, Administration, and Social Sciences. The three faculties will house twenty-five (25) programs, in seventeen (17) academic departments. There will also be specialized Research and Academic Centres, Learning Resources, and ICT centers.

In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2001, as amended, the Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba, hereby invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Kabba, Kogi
Employment type: Full Time

Job Description

• 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 in financial matters which fall within the purview of the Bursar.

Responsibilities
He/she shall among other duties:

• Be the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Convocation, Congregation and other statutory bodies as defined by the University Laws;
• Be in safe custody all records of the University;
• Perform all other duties assigned to him/her by the Council and/or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

Qualities of the Applicant

• The person who will be Registrar must be an enthusiastic person, passionate about initiatives and consistently productive.

In addition, the ideal candidate shall:

• Possess a good University Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognised University plus an NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption;
• Possession of postgraduate degrees of Masters / PhD will be added advantage;
• Must have at least fifteen (15) years post qualification
• Experience in university administration;
• Currently be a Deputy Registrar for at least three (3) years in a State / Federal University;
• Must be less than 60 years of age by September 30, 2023, when the position is scheduled to be occupied;
• Be a registered member or Fellow of any Professional Administrative Bodies:
• A person of impeccable integrity and transparency in private and public life;
• A person with the ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public and command the loyalty and respect of people;
• A person with an articulate vision for the development of the University and the Registry, combined with a strong passion to implement the vision;
• Highly conversant with the workings and peculiarities of a Nigerian University system;
• Must be able to effectively utilise the University's human resources to attain an excellent administrative system; of good physical and mental health;
• Must have Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills;
• A person of impeccable character, sound leadership skills and ability to instil confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff;
• Devoid of any criminal record; and
• Have the ability to manage industrial relations and navigate complex administrative situations.

Tenure:

• The Registrar shall hold the office for a single term of five (5) years.

Remuneration
The remuneration and other condition of service for this post are as applicable in all Nigerian Universities, and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the Kogi State University, Kabba.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty copies (20) of their Application Letters and Curriculum Vitae. Curriculum Vitae should include the following details:

• Full name (Surname, First name, Middle name)
• Post applied for:
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin / Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Correspondence Address (if different from Permanent Address)
• Mobile Phone Number
• Email address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications and Distinctions obtained with dates
• Professional Qualification obtained with dates
• Work experience including full details of former and present posts
• Community service(s) rendered (including dates and locations)
• Full details of teaching and research experience
• List of Publications and dates where applicable
• Honours / Awards
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three Referees
• Any other relevant information.

Applications should be addressed and submitted under confidential cover, in sealed envelopes, with the post applied for, clearly written at the top of the right-hand corner to:
The Chairman,
Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba,
Kogi State, Nigeria.

Note

• All referees should be asked to send their independent reports to the Chairman, Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba with full details of the applicant and the post applied for.
• All applications must include photocopies of academic and professional certificates / qualifications, birth certificates, list of publications, local government identification / international passport, verifiable evidence of work experience.