Registrar at the Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS)

The Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) is a conventional University established in January, 2013 and commenced academic progarammes in the 2014/2015 academic session. It currently has four Faculties of Education, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences and Science, while Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences are billed to commence soon along with the School of Post-graduates Studies.

The Governing Council of Federal University Gusau, in the exercise of its powers, as enshrined in the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) ACT, No.11. of 1993, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant with effect from 2nd February, 2025:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Gusau, Zamfara

The Position and Duties

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day general administrative work of the University.
• The Registrar shall also be the Secretary to Council, the Senate, Convocation and Congregation of the University and shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Vice-Chancellor.
• The successful candidate will be required, among other things, to train, give good professional leadership to administrative staff to ensure efficient and effective professional administrative performance.

Qualifications
Candidates must:

• Possess at least a Second Class Lower degree in Social Sciences or Humanities from a recognized University
• Be proficient in ICT and must be current in deploying it at the level required for efficient job performance
• Be a member of at least one relevant professional body e.g. NIM, IPMN, ANUPA Possession of higher degree in relevant programme will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Candidate must have at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience in management, ten (10) of which must be in University Administration.
• The applicant shall be at the level of Deputy Registrar in a recognized University.

Age:

• Candidate must not be older than 60 years at the date of appointment.

Health:

• The applicant should be of good health, sound judgement, pleasant disposition, and unassailable integrity.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years only.
• Salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Registrars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and as maybe modified from time to time by competent authorities.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 25 copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae which will include the following in the order listed below:

• Full Name:
• Date of Birth:
• Place of Birth:
• State of Origin / LGA
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• E-Mail Address and Phone Number
• Marital Status
• Number of Children (with Names and Ages)
• Institution Attended (with Dates):
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates:
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies (General and Specific with Dates):
• Present Employment, Status and Salary
• Extra-Curicular Activities
• Any other relevant information, and
• Names and Addresses of three referees (two of whom must be Professionals or authorities in University administration, and one of whom must be from the applicant's current place of work).

Applications and Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Registrar" to:
The Registrar,
Federal University Gusau,
P.M.B. 1001,
Gusau, Zamfara State.

Note

• Applicants should also request each of their referees to send his/her referee's report, under confidential cover, direct to the Office of the Registrar, marked "Referee's Report for the post of Registrar".
• Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for the interview.