Registrar at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede

The Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, was established on 14th February, 1992 by the Federal Government as a third generation Polytechnic. As a fast growing institution, it runs forty (40) National Diploma and thirty (30) Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in four (4) Schools and twenty-one (21) Academic Departments.

The Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positon below which will become vacant on 1st April, 2025:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ede, Osun

Job Description

• The Registrar 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 her/him to do.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/she is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

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

• Holds a first degree with a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma [HND] with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning
• Have a minimum of eighteen [18] years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen [15] years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree [Ph.D.] in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve [12] years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period NOT less than five [5] years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and packages
• Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of assumption of office
• 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
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognised by the Federal Government
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment, and;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a singe 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 ofthe Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
12th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send 20 type-written copies of their Application letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname, First and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Current Postal address including telephone phone number(s) and e-mail address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with Dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employers and Posts held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own visionfor 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, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities aswell as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked Application for the Position of ''Registrar'' at the top left-hand corner and sent to:
The Registrar and Secretary to the Council,
The Federal Polytechnic, Ede,
P. M. B. 231, Ede,
Osun State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their Certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies would not be accepted.
• Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.