Vice-Chancellor at Benue State University, Makurdi

Location: Makurdi, Benue

Job Description

• The university is seeking a Vice-Chancellor who will lead this exciting journey for the next 5 years.
• The Vice- Chancellor is the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Security Officer of the university responsible to Council and Senate and his/her position carries with it specific legal, fiduciary and regulatory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic, strategic and change leadership to the university.
• Formulate and drive the university’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan.
• Grow and ensure sustainability of the BSU Endowment Fund.
• Promote BSU as an entrepreneurial institution and an international brand.
• Develop focus areas for academic research, expansion and infrastructuremdevelopment.
• Develop and grow ‘BSU Online’ to expand access and respond to current Higher Education challenges.
• Commit to foster, celebrate, appreciate and hold up, diversity and inclusion.
• Develop essential linkages with international players in higher education to promote strategic partnerships and advance cutting edge research in BSU
• Commit to fostering a culture of meritocracy, innovation, ethical conduct and civic engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in or related to one of the disciplines represented in the university and a full Professorial rank in a recognized university.

Desirable Skills and Personality Characteristics:
The candidate who should not be more than 60 years by 3rd November 2020 should embody all or most of the following attributes:

• A record of academic and scholarly accomplishment, personal and academic credibility, evidence of high academic standards and rigor, national and international renown.
• Knowledge and commitment to the core values of BSU.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the Nigerian and African Higher Education landscape, its current and future challenges including opportunities.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of BSU as a State university, its role in the development of the state and its commitment to being a regional hub of excellence and promoter of public good.
• A good understanding of the role of libraries, laboratories, technology, curriculum reform and entrepreneurship in higher education.
• A strong vision for student success, staff and faculty professional development, conflict management and a feasible plan for developing and maintaining stable academic calendars.
• A good understanding of how to grow and progress a university in a virtual environment.
• Evidence of sound judgment, ethical and responsible conduct, track record of successful leadership and innovation, strong moral standing.
• A good understanding of Distance Learning/Online programs and their place in post COVID-19 university education.
• Functional competencies in policy/program development and implementation, multi-sector fundraising and financial management.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment will be for a single term of 5 years while salary and allowances shall be competitive and determined by Council.