Registrar at Modibbo Adama University, Yola

Modibbo Adama University, Yola, formally known Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, was established in 1981 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide the much needed technologically skilled manpower for the nation. It is one of the Federal Universities recognized by National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in different fields of Science and Technology.

The University’s first set of 108 students graduated in the 1988/89 academics session. The University was merged to University of Maiduguri in the 1984, when it became the Modibbo Adama Campus (MACUM), of University of Maiduguri. However, in 1988, it was de-merged and granted full autonomy with the name reverted to Federal University of Technology, Yola. In 2011, the then President and Commander in-Chief, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR approved the change of the University’s name to Modibbo Adama University of Technology, (MAUTECH) Yola, effective from 1st October 2011.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: The appointment shall be for a single term of 5 years

Responsibilities

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer and a Principal Officer of the University.
• S/he shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University. By virtue of the office, the Registrar is the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation, Convocation and numerous statutory committees.
• The Registrar is, therefore, expected to guide on rules, regulations and procedures in the administration of the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates for the post of Registrar should possess at least a second-class honours Degree from a recognized University plus NYSC discharge certificate or evidence of exemption.
• Possession of relevant higher degrees will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must, in addition, be registered with a recognised professional body.
• S/ he must have fifteen (15) years post qualification experience, and must be holding at least the position of a Deputy Registrar in a University.
• Computer skills and proficiency in relevant personnel and human resources management are required.
• The candidate should not be older than 60 years at the time of assumption of duty and must be of sound physical and mental health and have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the university.
• S/he must have the ability to provide good leadership, possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life and be able to command respect and loyalty of staff.

Conditions of Service
The conditions of service and salary is as obtainable in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the Federal Government and the University's Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their written Applications and twenty (20) copies of their Credentials and current Curriculum Vitae, duly signed, and dated giving the following information:

• Full name, current postal and contact address, permanent home address
• Place and date of birth
• Nationality
• State of origin and LGA
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children (if any)
• Academic qualification obtained with dates, class, institutions and distinctions
• Membership of Academic and professional bodies
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts, employers and work schedule
• Other activities outside current employment
• Hobbies
• A statement of the candidates' vision for the University in the next five years with particular reference to the administrative and academic growth of the University (Not more than 500 words).
• Referees
• Names and addresses of three (3), one of whom must be conversant with the applicant's current work and the other two (2) should be competent to attest to the candidates' professional/academic standing and character.

Applications should be addressed and submitted under confidential cover, in envelopes marked at the Upper Left-Hand Corner "POST OF REGISTRAR MAU, YOLA" to:
The Registrar,
Modibbo Adama University,
P.M.B. 2076,
Yola, Adamawa State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to make themselves available for interaction at an appointed date;
• Candidates should request their referees to send confidential reports attesting to their integrity and capability for the post applied for direct to the address above; and the envelope be marked "Confidential".
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.