Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate must possess a University Degree not lower than a Second Class (Lower Division) and a Master’s Degree.
• He/she must also have spent at least twenty (20) years relevant administrative experience in University Administration.
• The candidate 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.

In addition, he/she:

• Must not be older than 60 years of age by June 1, 2023;
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public,
• Must be a person with an articulate vision for the development of the University in general 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;
• Must be of good physical and mental health, pleasant disposition
• Must -date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
• Must a person of strong character, sound leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff;
• Must be devoid of any criminal record, and
• Must be able to demonstrate sagacity and wisdom in the face of crisis or undesirable situations.

The Candidate:

• The person who will be Registrar, given the complexity and scientific nature of the administrative processes of a 21st Century University, must not only be a goal-getter, but must also be able to show drive, exceptional initiative, great ability for institutional networking with the outside world and must have a suave mien that typifies a 21st Century world-class University.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Registrars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies and one soft copy on a CD of a word-processed Application, an up to date detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three (3) referees to the Vice Chancellor.
The CV of applicants must contain 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 Ares (if 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

All Applications should be under confidential cover in a sealed envelope and marked “Confidential: for the attention of the Vice Chancellor” at the left-hand top corner of the envelope submitted and addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Referees Report
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.

Note

• 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.
• Late applications will NOT be entertained and only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Qualifications and Experience

• The applicant must possess a university honours Degree in Accountancy or related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of Second-Class (Lower Division) and at least twenty (20) years relevant experience preferably in a university accounting system or that of comparable institutions.
• The candidate must have spent at least eight (8) years at senior management level and not lower than that of a Deputy Bursar in a Federal University.
• Possession of a postgraduate diploma/degree in a relevant field is required. Adequate knowledge of computer applications and membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, ACMA, ANAN etc are compulsory.

In addition, he/she shall:

• Must not be older than 60 years of age by 12th July, 2023;
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public;
• Must be a person with an articulate vision for the development of the University Bursaryin particular, combined with a strong passion to implement the vision;
• Must be highly conversant with the financial intricacies and peculiarities of a Federal University system;
• Must be of good physical and mental health, with pleasant disposition
• Must be up-to-date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills
• Must be a person of strong character, sound leadership skills with ability to instil confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff.
• Must be devoid of any criminal record; and
• Must be totally free from financial embarrassment.

The Candidate:

• The person must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and integrity.
• He or she must be proactive, visionary and capable of efficient and effective management of a coordinated system of a decentralized Bursary.
• He/she must fully understand the complexity of the university system and must possess good human relations.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years, while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Bursars of Federal Universities by the Federal Goverment of Nigeria and the Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies and one soft copy on a CD of a word-processed Application, an up to date detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three (3) referees to the Registrar.
The CV of applicants must contain the following

• Full Name (Sumane 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 (ifa Nigerian).
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal address, including G.S.M Telephone number.
• Marital Status
• Number of children and their ages.
• Institutions amended with dates
• Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials)
• Work Experience with dates.
• Present Employment, Status, 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

All Applications should be under confidential cover in a sealed envelope and marked “Confidential: for the attention of the Registrar” at the left-hand top corner of the envelope submitted and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Referees Report
Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, administrative and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Application for the Post of Bursar: Referee’s report” at the top left corner of the envelope within the period allowed for the submission of the application

Note

• Each applicant must submit fifteen copies (15) and a soft copy of not more than a two (2) page statement of his/her vision for the University, and particularly the administration, growth and control of its financial affairs.
• Late applications will NOT be entertained and only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate should possess at least a minimum of Higher Degree of Master’s in Library and Information Science with fifteen (15) years of cognate experience.
• Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Candidates are also required to have scholarly publications in reputable journals and must be members of the following:
  • Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
  • Nigerian Library Association.

In addition, he/she:

• Must not be less than 50 years nor older than of 65 years by 12th, July, 2023;
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public.
• Must be a person with an articulate vision for the development of the University and the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library in particular, combined with a strong passion to implement the vision.
• Must be up-to-date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills
• Must be of good physical and mental health, with pleasant disposition
• Must be a person of strong character, sound leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in his/her members of staff
• Must be devoid of any criminal record; and must be totally free from financial embarrassment.

The Candidate:

• Must be visionary, have the ability to provide good leadership and command respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
• Candidates must also possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years, while Salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Librarians of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies and one soft copy on a CD of a word-processed Application, an up to date detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names of three (3) referees to the Registrar.
The CV of applicants must contain the following:

• Personal Date:
  • Full Name (Surname first)
  • Date of Birth
  • Contact Details:
    • Physical Address
    • E-mail Address(es),
    • Mobile Phone Number(s)
  • Nationality
  • State of Origin
  • Senatorial District
  • Local Government Area
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Marital Status
  • Number of Children and their Ages
• Educational Background
• Higher Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic/Professional Qualifications and Distinctions Obtained with Dates:
• Other Distinctions and Awards with Dates:
  • Scholarship
  • Fellowship
  • Research Grants
  • National Awards
  • International Awards
• Work Experience with Dates:
  • Previous Work Experience Outside the University System with Dates.
  • Previous Work Experience in Other Universities
  • Work Experience in Obafemi Awolowo University (If applicable).
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Publications:
  • Thesis/Dissertation
  • Books and Monographs
  • Contribution to Books
  • Published Journals Articles
  • Edited and Referred Conference Proceedings
  • Articles Accepted for Publication
  • Manuscript Submitted for Publication
  • Creative Work
  • Technical Reports
  • Papers and Work in Progress
• Professional Accomplishments
• Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Attended with Dates
• Current Research Activities
• Signature and Date

All Applications should be under confidential cover in a sealed envelope and marked “Confidential: for the attention of the Registrar” at the left-hand top corner of the envelope submitted and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Referees Report
Each Referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, administrative and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Application for the Post of Librarian: Referee’s Report” at the top left comer of the envelope within the period allowed for the submission of the application.

Note

• Each applicant must submit fifteen copies (15) and a soft copy of a statement of his/her vision for the University, and particularly the growth and administration of the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library.
• Late applications will NOT be entertained and only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.