Registrar at Covenant University

Location: Ogun

Job Description

• The Registrar of Covenant University is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and the Chairperson of the Central Administrative Board of the University.
• The Registrar oversees the day-to-day general administration of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.

Roles and Responsibilities
More broadly, the Registrar is responsible for the following:

• Directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative operations of the University.
• Serves as the Chairperson of the University’s Central Administrative Board, whose members comprise the headship of all administrative arms of the University.
• Ensure administrative cooperation and integration of all University academic activities, including course registration, lecture schedules, class attendance management, student welfare, and examination and result processing.
• Serves as the Secretary to the University Senate.
• Serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, ensuring the provision of efficient administrative support services for the attainment of the academic goals of the University.
• Providing leadership to the Registry department, be the custodian of university rules and regulations, the seal and records of the University, administrative procedures.
• Directs and coordinates administrative functions and implements University policies.

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
Academic Qualifications:

• Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications in any discipline from a recognized University within and outside Nigeria, with a minimum of a Master’s Degree.
• Any other additional Degree is an added advantage

Leadership Experience:

• Possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior management position, in addition to at least ten (10) years cognate/relevant post-qualification experience within the tertiary education domain.

Professional Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of national laws and regulations that border on the administration of tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
• Adept in the use of other modern ICT tools for the administration and management of a university system
• A registered member of any relevant professional body would be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a proven character and build up an impeccable personal and professional reputation during one’s career.
• Ability to align wholly with the Vision of the University and abide by her Core Values and ethos as contained in the staff handbook and conditions of service.
• A Team player who can work under limited supervision and is capable of self-direction
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and confidentiality.
• Ability to deliver tasks and projects within lifelines by prioritizing tasks and achieving results beyond expectations.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to details and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must enjoy good physical health mental health and should not be more than 45 years old at the time of application.