Registrar at UNIBEN

Details
The five year term of the incumbent Registrar of the University of Benin will expire on 7th May, 2020. The Governing Council of the University at its 157th Regular Meeting of Tuesday, 22nd and Friday, 25th October, 2019, therefore approved that the position of Registrar, University of Benin be advertised.

Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the post of Registrar, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.

Duties

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, 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.
• By virtue of the position, the Registrar is the statutory Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation, Convocation and the Committees of these bodies.

Qualities of the Candidate

• The Candidate must be a person of impeccable integrity with the ability to command the respect and trust of both staff and students. The Candidate must possess drive, initiative and foresight and must understand the intricacies and complexities of the 21st Century higher educational institution.
• The candidate must in addition be capable of articulating the vision of the University generally and be able to drive a vibrant Registry.
• The candidate must be of pleasant disposition with sound leadership qualities and must be of good physical and mental health. The candidate shall submit a statement on his/her vision/mission for the University which should not be more than five hundred (500) words.

Qualifications

• The Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized University with good honours degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with additional qualification of at least, a Masters degree.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years post-graduation experience, part of which must have been not less than five (5) years in the position of Deputy Registrar in a Federal University.
• Candidate must in addition be information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant, and should not be above 60 years at the time of assumption of dpty.

Conditions of Service
As stipulated by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2012, the Registrar shall hold office for a Single Term of five (5) years only. Notwithstanding this provision, Council may, upon satisfactory performance, extend the tenure of the Registrar for a further period of one (1) year only and thereafter the Registrar shall relinquish the post.