Registrar at University of Ibadan

Details

• The Council of the University of Ibadan hereby announces that the position of Registrar will be vacant by 10 April, 2023.
• In accordance with the provisions of the University (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended by Decree No. 25, 1996) and by the University (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Act, 2003 and 2012 respectively, and in exercise of its power as contained therein, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling the impending vacancy.

The Position

• By virtue of the University of Ibadan Act 1962 as amended and other enactments, the Registrar is a principal officer and is responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University (other than academic and financial affairs).
• With two (2) Colleges, College of Medicine and the Postgraduate College, 17 faculties, several institutes/centres and some 112 academic departments and other service units, the Registrar carries a huge and enormous responsibility. Promotion of the welfare and discipline of a thriving workforce comprising 1,472 Academic staff and 3,580 non-academic staff relies largely on the capability and quality leadership the Registrar can provide.
• Indeed, the Registry is the window through which the general "state of health or otherwise" of the University can be viewed from within and outside. The Registrar is the Secretary to Council, Senate, Convocation and Congregation.
• The Registrar is the repository of university documents/records and the archives of our past.
• By virtue of this responsibility, the Registrar has an enviable carriage in the larger society and thus honour, privilege and respect deserving of the occupant of the office.

The Candidate

• The candidate shall be a person of rounded character and personality with excellent interpersonal relations.
• Such a person must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• The candidate must fully understand the complexity of a university system and be capable of bringing out the best in the subordinates.
• Candidate must enjoy good health, be of pleasant disposition, high integrity and strong moral character so as to inspire and maintain discipline among staff and students.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a good honours Degree (minimum of second class lower) from any University recognized by the Senate of the University with at least 15 years cognate experience. In addition, applicants must possess a higher degree and must be ICT compliant.
• Membership of relevant and recognized professional bodies is mandatory.
• Applicants must have occupied the position of at least Deputy Registrar preferably in a university or similar institution for a minimum of five years and should not be older than 60 years as at the possible date of resumption.

Condition of Service

• The appointment shall be for a period of five years and may, on the basis of satisfactory performance, be extended for a further period of one year and no more.
• Fringe benefits include pension scheme as may from time to time be approved by the Council, furnished accommodation, official vehicle and driver and other benefits applicable to similar positions.