Registrar at Bowen University

Bowen University is a licensed private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Established in July 2001, the University is committed to adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly values to tertiary education in Nigeria.

The position of Registrar of Bowen University, Iwo, has become vacant. The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Registrar.

Job Title: Registrar
Location: Iwo, Osun State
Job Description
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 otherwise stated by statute. The Registrar is also the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualifications and Experience
To qualify to be appointed to the post of Registrar, the candidate must possess a good honours degree from a recognized university with at least 15 years of relevant post- graduation experience in university administration or a similar institution, and should not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar shall be between the ages of 45-60 years. Possession of a higher degree and membership of recognized professional bodies such as CIPM, NIM, ANUPA will be an advantage.

The Candidate
The candidate must be a team player with good leadership qualities to inspire and motivate a crop of administrative officers. He/She must command respect, be ready to instill confidence and relate with subordinates. The candidate must have high integrity, innovativeness and moral standard in tandem with the vision and mission of Bowen University and must be ICT (Information and Communication Technology) compliant.

Tenure
The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years.

Salary and Condition of Service
Bowen University runs a distinctive remuneration package which is comparable to what obtains in other tertiary institutions.

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2014

Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit 30 type-written copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae, giving information in the following format:
Full names with surname in capitals
Date of birth, town and state of origin
Nationality
Religion and denomination
Current postal address including GSM telephone number and E-mail address
Permanent home address
Marital status
Names and ages of children
Institutions attended with dates
Membership of Professional Bodies
Academic qualifications
List of publications in details (if any) Working experience
Present employment, status and salary Three Referees
Candidates should submit their applications under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Registrar” and request their referees to forward confidential reports on them. These must reach:

The Office of the Vice Chancellor,
Bowen University, P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.