Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (formerly Ogun State
University) was established in 1982 by the Ogun State Government as an
autonomous public institution with the sole purpose of providing higher
education in the Humanities, Science, Technology and Medicine and encouraging
the advancement of learning in all spheres of human endeavours. In its thirty
years of existence, the University has imparted positively on the society and
continued to pursue its vision of being a world class University in the 21st
Century with prominence in the areas of teaching, learning, research and local
international, linkages with other educational institutions.
The University from an enrolment figure of 500 from inception, Olabisi Onabanjo University as at 2012/2013 academic session has a total student enrolment figure of 15,000 regular and 4000 part-time students. Also, the University which took off on a staff strength of 100 members has grown to have a staff profile of 1435 comprising 525 academic staff, 303 senior non-teaching staff and 71 senior technical staff and 482 junior staff.
In line with the relevant provision establishing the University, the Governing Council has authorized the commencement of the processes for the appointment of a new Registrar for the University. To this end, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position. Interested applicants are requested to note the following information.
JOB TITLE: REGISTRAR
LOCATION: Ogun State
THE POSITION AND DUTIES
The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, who will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except for financial matters, which fall within the purview of the Bursar. The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Convocation and other statutory bodies as defined by the University laws. He/she shall also perform all other duties assigned to him/her by the Council and/or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate must possess a good honours degree and a Master degree and at least fifteen years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of five(5) years must have been spent in a position not less than Deputy Registrar in a state/federal University.
CONDITION OF SERVICE
The appointment is for a single term of five(5) years only, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Governing Council but comparable to those applicable to the post of Registrar of other public universities in Nigeria.
THE CANDIDATE
The person who will be Registrar, given the complexity and scientific nature of the administrative processes of 21st century University, must not only be a goal-getter, but must also be able to show drive, exceptional initiative, great ability for institutional networking with the outside world and must have a suave mien that typifies a 21st century world class university.
In addition, the ideal candidate shall be:
A person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and general public:
A person with articulate vision for the development of the University in general and the Registry in particular combined with a strong passion to implement the vision;
Highly conversant with the intricacies and peculiarities of the state university system;
A person of good, physical and mental health, pleasant disposition and up-to-date information and communication technology (ICT) skills;
A person of strong character sound leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff;
A person devoid of any criminal record; and.
Able to demonstrate sagacity and wisdom in the face of undesirable situations.
TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are required to forward to the Vice Chancellor, thirty(30) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae, which must be duly signed and dated and must contain the candidate’s name in full, age, marital status, educational attainment, nationality, professional and academic experience and achievements.
Each application should include thirty (30) copies of the candidate’s vision of not more than 3,000 words for the University as well as the names and addresses of three(3) referees. Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward directly to the Vice- Chancellor, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked “Post of Registrar: Referee’s Report” at the top left corner of the envelope.
All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Olabisi Onabanjo University
P. M. B. 2002
Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
NOTE:
Applicants are to please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further interaction by the appropriate organs of the University
DEADLINE: 3rd February, 2014
The University from an enrolment figure of 500 from inception, Olabisi Onabanjo University as at 2012/2013 academic session has a total student enrolment figure of 15,000 regular and 4000 part-time students. Also, the University which took off on a staff strength of 100 members has grown to have a staff profile of 1435 comprising 525 academic staff, 303 senior non-teaching staff and 71 senior technical staff and 482 junior staff.
In line with the relevant provision establishing the University, the Governing Council has authorized the commencement of the processes for the appointment of a new Registrar for the University. To this end, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position. Interested applicants are requested to note the following information.
JOB TITLE: REGISTRAR
LOCATION: Ogun State
THE POSITION AND DUTIES
The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, who will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except for financial matters, which fall within the purview of the Bursar. The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Convocation and other statutory bodies as defined by the University laws. He/she shall also perform all other duties assigned to him/her by the Council and/or the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate must possess a good honours degree and a Master degree and at least fifteen years post-qualification experience, out of which a minimum of five(5) years must have been spent in a position not less than Deputy Registrar in a state/federal University.
CONDITION OF SERVICE
The appointment is for a single term of five(5) years only, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Governing Council but comparable to those applicable to the post of Registrar of other public universities in Nigeria.
THE CANDIDATE
The person who will be Registrar, given the complexity and scientific nature of the administrative processes of 21st century University, must not only be a goal-getter, but must also be able to show drive, exceptional initiative, great ability for institutional networking with the outside world and must have a suave mien that typifies a 21st century world class university.
In addition, the ideal candidate shall be:
A person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and general public:
A person with articulate vision for the development of the University in general and the Registry in particular combined with a strong passion to implement the vision;
Highly conversant with the intricacies and peculiarities of the state university system;
A person of good, physical and mental health, pleasant disposition and up-to-date information and communication technology (ICT) skills;
A person of strong character sound leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff;
A person devoid of any criminal record; and.
Able to demonstrate sagacity and wisdom in the face of undesirable situations.
TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are required to forward to the Vice Chancellor, thirty(30) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae, which must be duly signed and dated and must contain the candidate’s name in full, age, marital status, educational attainment, nationality, professional and academic experience and achievements.
Each application should include thirty (30) copies of the candidate’s vision of not more than 3,000 words for the University as well as the names and addresses of three(3) referees. Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward directly to the Vice- Chancellor, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked “Post of Registrar: Referee’s Report” at the top left corner of the envelope.
All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Olabisi Onabanjo University
P. M. B. 2002
Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
NOTE:
Applicants are to please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further interaction by the appropriate organs of the University
DEADLINE: 3rd February, 2014
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