Academic & Non Academic Vacancies at Benson Idahosa University

Job Description
The Benson Idahosa University intends to establish a Faculty of Engineering and admit its first students in the 2015/2016 academic session. In view of this, the University intends to employ a Professor of Engineering as Dean of the Faculty of
Engineering to drive the process of establishment.

Requirements:

•     Engineering Professor in Agricultural, Civil Electrical/Electronics/Computer or Mechanical Engineering or any of their variants.
•     Must have held senior administrative position in universities as Dean or Head of Department.
•     High academic visibility at both national and international levels.
•     Ability to attract research funds and forge collaborations with other institutions/organizations.

Spiritual Leadership:

•     Be a person with strong spiritual (Christian) testimony.
•     Must be monogamous with a stable home.
•     Be of high integrity, honest, forthright and upright.

Conditions of Service:
Similar to conditions of service in Nigerian Universities. However a special incentive is attached to this position for enhanced performance to achieve the purpose of the appointment.

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Job Description

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day general administrative working of the University.
• The Registrar is also Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation, and Convocation.

Qualifications:

•     A good honours degree from a recognized University. The possession of relevant higher degree or post-graduate professional qualification in appropriate fields would be an advantage.
•     Professional leadership experience in administration, of not lower than the rank of Deputy Registrar, in a university setting or similar institution.
•     Demonstrated knowledge of modern electronic student and staff record storage, retrieval and delivery systems.
•     Demonstrated ability to lead project teams in a complex environment that involves technology, personnel and end-users.
•     Knowledge of the policies and workings of University regulatory bodies i.e. National Universities Commission, (NUC) Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Spiritual Leadership:

•     Be a person with strong spiritual (Christian) testimony.
•     Must be monogamous with a stable home.
•     Be of high integrity, honest, forthright and upright.

Skills Required:

•     Demonstrated ability to build consensus and foster team work among a variety of stakeholders.
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•     Strong, interpersonal skills enabling successful relationships with Students, Staff, Parents and other stakeholders.
•     Strong computer skills: possess strong knowledge of Student Information Systems.
•     Thorough understanding of university policies and academic regulations.
•     Ability to solve problems thoughtfully and effectively.
•     Maintain confidentiality in all matters where it is required.
•     Uphold a high level of precision in detail work, ensuring that staff and student records are maintained and reports are created in an accurate manner.
•     Superior organizational skills with’ the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast- paced, ever-changing environment.
•     Ability to work independently and produce results.

Conditions of Service:
The successful candidate shall hold the office of the Registrar for a period f five years subject to satisfactory annual performance. Remuneration and other terms and conditions are very attractive.