This is to inform all interested individuals that the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has opened a recruitment opportunity for the position of Registrar.
To ensure a smooth application process, it is recommended that you review the qualifications and requirements before proceeding with the online application.
The following guidelines have been provided to assist you in presenting your qualifications for the role of Registrar at OAU.
About The University
The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, was founded in 1961 as The University of Ife by the Western Region of Nigeria. In 1987, the Federal Government of Nigeria renamed the University after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent Nigerian statesman and one of the University’s founding fathers. The Federal Government of Nigeria seized control of the University in August 1975. The University is set on 11,861 hectares of land in Ile-Ife, Osun State, in the southwest of Nigeria.
The vision of the University’s founders was to construct an institution devoted to the advancement of education and culture. The objective was to establish an institution for training multi-skilled, high-level professionals. The emphasis was placed on the creation of teaching and research facilities that would be used to provide answers to national development issues.
Over the years, the University has remained a known centre of expertise. The ‘most beautiful’ campus south of Sub-Saharan Africa has produced Nobel Laureate and National Merit Award winners, as well as pioneered the invention of new technology suited to addressing some of society’s current concerns. At its founding, Obafemi Awolowo University had 244 students enrolled; as of the 2021/2022 academic year, that number has increased to 34,036. In addition, the University, which began with a staff of 94, has expanded to employ 4,000 people, including 1,365 academic staff and 2,635 non-teaching staff.
The Role
The role of University Registrar is a significant one, as this individual serves as the primary administrative officer and reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor. With responsibility for daily university operations, excluding financial matters overseen by the Bursar, the Registrar also acts as secretary to a range of important university bodies, including the Council, Senate, and Convocation. The position comes with a five-year term, with conditions outlined in the appointment letter.
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a University Degree not lower than a Second Class Lower Division and a Master’s Degree.
- The applicant must have at least twenty (20) years administrative experience in University Administration.
- The applicant must have spent at least eight (8) years at senior management level not lower than that of a Deputy Registrar in a Federal University. Membership of relevant professional bodies are compulsory.
- Applicant must not be older than 60 years of age by June 1, 2023 and must be a person of integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public,
- Applicant must be a person with vision for the development of the University as a whole and the Registry in particular, combined with a strong passion to implement the vision
- Must be highly conversant with the intricacies and peculiarities of a Federal University system;
- He or she must be of good physical and mental health, pleasant disposition
- Applicant must be up to date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
- He or she must be a person of strong character, good leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff;
- Applicant must be devoid of any criminal record, and must be wise in handling situations and challenges.
How to Apply
As a candidate, kindly provide 15 hard copies and an electronic version of your application along with a comprehensive resume and the names of three references. All submissions should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, marked as “Confidential” and sent to the Vice-Chancellor’s attention. The deadline for receipt of these materials is within 6 weeks from the date of the publication.
The Resume of applicants must include the following:
Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
Post Applied for.
Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit of age).
Nationality.
State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian).
Permanent Home Address.
Current Postal Address/including G.S.M Telephone number(s).
Marital Status
Number of Children and their ages.
Institutions attended with dates.
Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials)
Work Experience with dates.
Present Employment, Status, and Salary (if any).
Service to national and international bodies.
Extra-Curricular Activities.
Any physical challenge and nature
Names and Addresses of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s administrative/work experience.
Signature and Date
Each application should include fifteen (15) copies and a soft copy of the candidate’s Vision for the University and particularly the administration and growth of the University.
Report from Referees
Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, administrative and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL- Application for the Post of Registrar: Referee’s report” at the top left corner of the envelope within the period allowed for the submission of the application.