Registrar at Usman Danfodio University

The Position

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the University except as regards matters for which the Bursar is responsible in accordance with Section 6(2) of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993.
• The Registrar is by virtue of that office, also Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess good honours Degree not below second class (lower division) in Arts and Humanities obtained from a recognized University as well as membership of any recognized relevant professional body.
• The candidates must have had not less than fifteen (15) years of post-qualification experience preferably in a University or comparable institution.
• The Candidates must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar or cognate senior management position.
• They must also be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and command respect and be able to carry colleagues along.
• The possession of higher degree(s) would be an added advantage.
• The Candidates must not be more than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of duty.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Registrar in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria / Governing Council as appropriate.
• In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended), section 6(4) and 6(5), the successful candidates shall hold office for five years in the first instance.
• The appointment may however be renewed for one year and no more.
• Fringe benefits include pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Government/University Council.