Registrar at the University of Abuja

The University of Abuja (Uniabuja) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in January 1988 under Decree No. 110 of 1992 as amended. The University is a dual-mode University in Nigeria with the mandate to run conventional and distance learning programmes. Academic activities commenced at the University in 1990.
At the moment, the University has Sixteen Faculties, a College of Health Sciences, a Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Institute of Education, among others.

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar 

Locations: Abuja

Job Description

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University.
• The Registrar, by his/her office, is Secretary to the Council, the Senate, Congregation, and Convocation.

Requirements

• The candidate must have a good honours degree in the Liberal Arts, Humanities, or related disciplines with at least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification administrative experience in a university system.
• Possession of higher degree(s) and membership in professional bodies would be an added advantage.

The candidate is expected to:

• Not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar, for a minimum of five (5) years;
• Be knowledgeable about the operations of the University system and competent to advise and take executive action on matters of planning, designing, and management in realisation of the cardinal objectives of the University;
• Demonstrate evidence of mentorship skills and resourcefulness in advancing administrative principles, processes, procedures, and practices in a university system; and
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and current in deploying it at the level required for efficient job performance.

Condtions of service:

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years only, while salary and allowances shall be as applicable to the post of Registrar in the Nigerian Federal Universities, as may be determined by the Federal Government and Governing Council from time to time. The candidate should not be more than sixty (60) years of age as of 11th November 2024 when the post is due to be occupied.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2024. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their Applications,  detailed Curriculum Vitae and duly signed and dated copies of credentials attached. The Curriculum Vitae should contain among other things, the following:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Nationality/State of Origin
• Permanent home address
• Postal Address
• E-mail address
• Marital Status.
• Number and ages of children.
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications with dates
•  Membership of professional bodies with dates
• Present employment, status, salary, and employer 13. Positions held with dates
• Extra-curricular activities
• Statement of Vision for the University Registry in not more than 1,000 words
• Each applicant must submit names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be requested to forward their referee's reports to the Vice-Chancellor

Applications shall be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Post of Registrar" on the top left corner to:

The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Abuja,
P. M. B. 117, Abuja,
Main Campus, Airport Road
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.