Registrar at the Federal University of Kashere

The Federal University of Kashere in Gombe State was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2011 as a conventional University. The University is Information and Communication Technology (ICT) driven and currently has six (6) faculties, two (2) schools, an institute, a centre, 32 academic departments and 98 academic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

The Governing Council of the University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in the vacancy below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Gombe

Job Decription

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer and a Principal Officer in the University.
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the discharge of his/her responsibilities.
• The candidate must have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the University.
• He/She shall have personal integrity, the ability to provide good leadership and be able to command respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
• By virtue of his office, he/she shall be the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation, Convocation and other Statutory Committees.
• He/she is responsible for keeping all records of the University and may be assigned other duties from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University.
• Possession of a higher degree(s) or postgraduate professional qualifications in appropriate field is an added advantage.
• Candidates must have had at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, ten (10) of which should be relevant to University administration.
• Candidates must have served for at least five (5) years as Deputy Registrar in a University.
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with relevant management packages is also required.

Age:

• Candidates should not be older than 60 years by November, 2024 or at the time of taking up the appointment.

Health:

• Candidates must be of good health to be able to endure the rigours of the duties of Registrar and must present a certificate of fitness if shortlisted for the interview.

Duration of the Appointment:

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

Condition of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as obtainable in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty (20) copies each of their Word processed Applications, Credentials, and detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present postal address/GSM numbers/e-mail address
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children (if any);
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Professional qualifications obtained with Dates
• Publications (if any)
• Working experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Honours/distinctions
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and addresses of three referees, one of which must be the Chief Executive/Head of the applicant's present employer. Candidates' submissions should be forwarded.

Applications should be addressed and submitted in an envelope clearly marked on its left-hand corner with the position applied for, by courier / post, to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Federal University of Kashere,
P. M. B. 0182,
Gombe State.

Note

• Candidates should request their three referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, directly to the The Vice-Chancellor, not later than the closing date of this advertisement.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.