Registrar at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the four Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1975, at which time three University Colleges (now full-fledged Universities) were established. The development of the university started on a temporary site (now called City Campus), situated along Sultan Abubakar Road, Sokoto. classes started in October 20th, 1977, with an initial enrolment of ninety-three undergraduate students for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education and Bachelor of Science; and an academic staff strength of thirty-three.  Presently, there are Ten faculties and a postgraduate school in the University.

In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended by Decree No. 25 1996) and by the Universities (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Act 2003 and in exercise of his powers therein, the Honourable Minister  of Education invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will be vacant in July, 2024:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

The Position

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be 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 in accordance with Section 6(2) of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993.
• The Registrar is by virtue of that office, also Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess good honours Degree not below second class (lower division) in Arts and Humanities obtained from a recognized University as well as membership of any recognized relevant professional body.
• The candidates must have had not less than fifteen (15) years of post-qualification experience preferably in a University or comparable institution.
• The Candidates must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar or cognate senior management position.
• They must also be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and command respect and be able to carry colleagues along.
• The possession of higher degree(s) would be an added advantage.
• The Candidates must not be more than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of duty.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Registrar in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria / Governing Council as appropriate.
• In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended), section 6(4) and 6(5), the successful candidates shall hold office for five years in the first instance.
• The appointment may however be renewed for one year and no more.
• Fringe benefits include pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Government/University Council.

Application Closing Date
19th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 30 copies of their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the vision for the position, providing information on the following highlighting, among others:

• Full Names
• Place and Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address
• Cell Phone Numbers
• E-mail Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Educational Institutions attended with Dates
• Academic qualifications with Dates (photocopies to be attached)
• Professional Qualifications
• Employment Records; statement of experience including full details of former and present posts
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Name and Addresses of three Referees
• Vision on Repositioning the Registry in the University in the next five years to meet with current needs (not more than 500 words).

All applications are to be addressed and submitted under confidential cover in an envelope marked at the upper left hand corner "POST OF THE REGISTRAR, UDU, SOKOTO " to:
The Vice Chancellor,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
PMB 2346,
Sokoto State.

A soft copy of the Application and CV should also be sent to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Referees should also be advised to send their reports in confidential cover directly to the Vice Chancellor.
• Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.