Registrar at Northwest University

The Governing Council of Northwest University, Kano hereby announces that the position of Registrar of the University will be vacant by 1st January 2015. In accordance with the provision of the Northwest University Law 2012 and in executing its powers contained therein, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling the impending vacancy. Accordingly, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position. Interested candidates are requested to note the following information about the University:

Job Title: Registrar

Ref: ADN/171/V.1/xx

Location: Kano

The Duties

    The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except as regards matters for which the Bursar is responsible in accordance with section 12 (2) of the Northwest University Law 2012.

    The Registrar shall by virtues of that office, be Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualification And Experience

    Candidates should be graduates with good Honors Degree in relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University and must have not less than fifteen (15) years post-qualification working experience, including relevant administrative experience not below the rank of a Deputy Registrar in a public University.

    Candidates must be information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and must command respect and be able to carry colleagues along.

    Possession of a Higher Degree(s) will be an added advantage.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

    The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post Registrar of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Governing Council.

    The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of five (5) years initially and renewable for another five years.

    Fringe benefits include pension in consonance with the Kano State Pension Scheme and appropriate allowance as may be approved from time to time by the University Council.

Application Closing Date

15th December, 2014. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty five (25) copies of their applications and detailed curriculum Vitae highlighting among others, the following:

1.     Full Names;
2.     Place and Date of Birth;
3.     Permanent Home Address;
4.     Contact Address;
5.     Cell Phone Number;
6.     E-mail Address;
7.     Nationality;
8.     Marital Status;
9.     Number and Names of Children (if any);
10.     Educational Institutions Attended with Dates;
11.     Academic Qualifications with dates;
12.     Professional Qualifications; Employment Records;
13.     Statement of Experience;
14.     Publications;
15.     Extra Curricular Activities;
16.     Name Addresses of Three Referees
17.     etc.

Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referee's report under confidential cover by courier, hand or post directly to:

The Vice-Chancellor,

Northwest University,

PMB 3220,

Kano State.

Note: All applications should be submitted by courier service under confidential cover sealed envelopes marked “Post of Registrar, Northwest University” to reach his. Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.