Registrar at Yaba College of Technology

Yaba College of Technology - Established in 1947, Yaba College of Technology is the oldest and leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria, with all its national and higher national diploma programmes duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Lagos

Preamble

• Yaba College of Technology, founded in 1947, is a prominent educational institution with a staff strength of 1,725 and a student population 33,752.
• Its governance is outlined in the Federal Polytechnic Act Cap F17 of 2004, as amended in 2019.
• The Vision of the College is to be the leading polytechnic in Africa, providing first-rate academic, professional and entrepreneurial education for the purpose of making a positive impact on the technological and socio-economic development of the country.
• Its Mission is to produce knowledgeable and innovative graduates, worthy in skill and character through teaching, learning and research for the technological advancement of Nigeria.

The Registrar

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/ She is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council or, as the case may be, the Rector may from time-to-time require him/her to do.
• He/ She is one of the Principal Officers of the Institution.
• He/ She heads the Registry Unit of the College and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents. The Registrar is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any committee of the Council.

Qualification and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Hold a first degree or equivalent with a minimum of second-class lower division in Social Sciences, Education, Arts and Humanities from a recognized institution of higher learning;
• Have a minimum of twenty-two (22) years post-qualification cognate experience for first degree holders, or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of nineteen (19) years post-qualification cognate experience, or Doctorate degree [Ph.D] in relevant discipline with a minimum of thirteen (13) years post-qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Be a registered member and with relevant professional body/bodies recognized by Federal Government and provide evidence of membership;
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a higher institution of learning;
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at January 25, 2025;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial
  attributes;
• knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic System;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates [xi] Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experi [xv] Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal)
• who are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Yaba C Technology, and such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's uprightness.

Aplication Closing Date
7th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty (20) typed written copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the following format:

• Full names with Surname underlined;
• Date and place of birth;
• State of origin / Local Government Area;
• Nationality and how acquired;
• Marital status;
• Number and ages of children;
• Current Postal address including telephone number and email address;
• Educational institutions attended with dates;
• Academic / Professional qualifications obtained with dates;
• Membership of Professional body(ies) / Association(s);
• Honour of distinction (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates.

Applications are to be submitted during official working hours (8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.) to:
The Registrar,
Yaba College of Technology,
P.M.B. 2011,
Yaba, Lagos state.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other
  credentials if invited for an interview, and photocopies will not be accepted.
• Previous holders of the position in any tertiary institution need not apply.
• Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked 'APPLY FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR' at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
  The Ag. Registrar Yaba College of Technology.
• Please note that late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted ones can be contacted.