Registrar at Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo

Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo was established in 1976 providing studies, training and other areas of studies in Engineering, Science, Technology, without recourse to nationality, sex, religion and political beliefs.

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

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Ugbokolo, Benue

The Position

• 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
The candidates for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A good honours degree (at least 2nd Class Lower) or its equivalent from a recognised Polytechnic/College/ University
• At least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in Polytechnic administration
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognised by the Federal Government
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar
• A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and packages
• 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
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication.
• 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.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions 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 State Government.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) Typewritten copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attached photocopies of all relevant documents 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
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions [if any]
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer[s] and Post[s] held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• 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, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR, at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Benue State Polytechnic,
Ugbokolo,
Benue State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview.