Registrar at AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU)

About the Role

• The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer and custodian of the University records.
• He/she will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University, except for the financial matters which fall within the purview of the Bursar.
• The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Convocation, Congregation, and other statutory bodies as defined by the University's law.
• He/she shall also perform all other duties assigned to him/her by Council and the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The Registrar shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years.
• AATU offers conditions of service comparable with what obtains in similar private universities, as well as those in the Nigeria Public University system, and as may be determined by Council from time to time.

Requirements
Qualification and Experience:

• The candidate must possess a good honours degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in the Social Sciences or humanities from a recognized University.
• A higher degree(s) in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage;
• Must be a member of at least one relevant Administrative or Professional Body;
• Must possess high interpersonal skills and impressive verbal and written communication skills; and
• Must have at least 15 years of diverse and continuous post-qualification experience in university administration, including at least five (5) years as Deputy Registrar in a recognised university.

Other Requirements for the Candidate:

• Must not be more than 60 years of age at the time of resumption of duty;
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate exceptionally with staff, students, and the general public;
• Must demonstrate a clear and articulate vision for the development of the University in general and the Registry in particular, combined with a strong passion to implement the University vision;
• Must be highly conversant with the intricacies and peculiarities of a private University system;
• Must be in good physical and mental health, backed by proper documentation from a recognised public hospital; and
• Must show appreciable level of ICT literacy and ability to meet deadlines.