Registrar at the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri

The Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, which took off in October 2023, represents a significant milestone in teacher education in Nigeria. Evolving from a Teacher Training College founded in 1963, the institution has offered degree programmes in affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka since 1981 and postgraduate training in affiliation with the TRCN since 2012. Recently upgraded to a University of Education by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the University presently comprises six academic faculties and is equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities. The University is positioned to address Nigeria's perennial shortage of qualified teachers and envisions becoming a technology-driven Centre of Excellence in education and a leader in innovation and societal transformation.

We invites application from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Summary

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day administration of the University. The Registrar is also the Secretary to the University Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Requirements

• The candidate for the post of Registrar must possess a minimum of a second class lower degree from a recognised University.
• Possession of higher degree(s), professional qualifications and membership of professional bodies will be an added advantage.

The candidate is expected to:

• Not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar;
• Demonstrate evidence of consummate management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions and in addition, must possess excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills;
• Exhibit the ability to be a team leader, who can lead by example, has clear mentorship skills and plans, should not be older than fifty-nine (59) years of age upon appointment;
• Enjoy strong physical and mental health;
• Possess personal integrity, demonstrate transparency in private and public life, be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff, students and other members of the University Community;
• Be computer literate;
• Have a good working knowledge of current contemporary administrative principles, processes and practices.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The Registrar shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Registrar in all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government/Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their Applications with 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.
• Positions held with dates
• Extracurricular activities
• Statement of Vision for the University in not more than 1,000 words 16.
• Each applicant must submit names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be requested to forward their referee's reports to the Office of the Registrar.

Applications shall be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Post of Registrar" on the top left corner to:
The Acting Registrar / Secretary to Council,
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri,
P.M. B. 1033,
Owerri,
Imo State

Note: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.