The Federal University Gashua, Yobe state was established 6 years ago by the Goodluck administration.
The University started with a remedial studies programmes. Later with academic programmes in Arts, Science and Agriculture which had 21 programmes.
Federal University, Gashua is inviting interested candidates with requisite qualifications and experience to apply for the vacant positions below:
1. University Registrar
2. University Librarian
3. University Bursar
Vacancy for the Position of University Registrar
Job Title: Registrar
The Office
- The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and responsible to the Vice Chancellor for day to day administrative work of the University.
- He shall be the Secretary of the Governing Counsel, the Senate Convocation and Congregation of the University With such diverse scope of responsibility, the registrar is critical to the overall management of the University
- The successful candidate will be required among other things, to train and give professional leadership to all administration staff so as to ensure efficient and effective administrative performance.
Qualifications
A Candidate for the post must:
- Possess at least a Second-Class (Honours) Lower Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities from a recognized University,
- Be proficient in IT and be current in deploying it at the level required for efficient job performance
- Be a member of relevant professional bodies g NIM, IPMN ANUPA CIA AMN
- Possession of Higher Degree in relevant subject will be an added advantage.
Experience:
- Candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience in University administration or twenty (20) years in other institutions of higher learning
- The applicant must be a Deputy Registrar in a recognized University for at least five (5) years.
Age:
- Candidate must not be older than sixty (60) years at the date of assumption of duty on appointment. He should also be of sound health
Attributes:
- The applicant should be an excellent manager of human resources and a team player.
- He/she must be of sound judgment, pleasant disposition and proven integrity.
- The position requires a person with good leadership qualities and public relations
Tenure and Conditions of Service
- The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years only Salary and other conditions of service including privileges and entitlements shall be as approved for Registrars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and as may be modified from time to time by competent authorities.
Vacancy for the Position of University Librarian
Job Title: University Librarian
Overview
- The Bursar is a Principal Officer and is the Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice – Chancellor for day-to-day financial administration and the control of the financial affairs of the University
- He/She should provide the University Management with appropriate advice and support for all the institution’s financial transactions including investments
Job Description
- The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and for providing library services for entire University community.
The Person
- The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and is the head of the University’s Library.
- Candidate for the post should be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership
- Must be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the University
- Must possess proven integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life
Qualifications
Candidates for this post should:
- Be professionally qualified and be practicing Librarian
- Possess at least Second Class (Honours) Lower Degree and PhD in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience, ten (10) of which must be in a University system or twenty (20) years in other institutions of higher learning.
- Have a strong evidence of contributions to library and information field through research and publications in research journals be registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN):
- Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.
- Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership: dissemination of knowledge through academic and professional activities
Salary and Condition of Services
Salary and conditions of service of the University Librarian shall be as obtainable in Federal
Universities in Nigeria.
Vacancy for the Position of University Bursar
Overview
- The Bursar is a Principal Officer and is the Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice – Chancellor for day-to-day financial administration and the control of the financial affairs of the University
- He/She should provide the University Management with appropriate advice and support for all the institution’s financial transactions including investments
The Responsibilities
The Candidate for the post should have the capacity of performing the following responsibilities efficiently and effectively:
- As the Bursar, play a critical role in the attainment of the objectives of the University and the implementation of its Vision and Mission;
- Prudence in the face of inadequacy and the ability to advice the Vice-Chancellor on wise strategies for generating revenue,
- Demonstrable integrity, transparency and abiding by the Rule of Law,
- Dynamic in the running of Bursary through the appropriate deployment of ICT, elimination of unnecessary bottlenecks and timely accomplishment of assigned duties; and
- Candidate must be in good health and not exceed the gazette retirement age before the end of the five-year tenure.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Candidate for the post must possess at least a Second-Class (Honours) Lower Degree in Accounting from a recognized University be a member of relevant professional bodies eg.ICAN ANAN, ACCA, CPA, ICMA, ACA, CNA, and be proficient in IT and be current in deploying it at the level required for efficientjob performance
- The applicant must be a Deputy Bursar in a recognized University for at least five (5) years.
- Candidate must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience in a University or twenty (20) years in other institutions of higher learning.
Age:
- Candidate must not be older than sixty (60) years at the date of assumption of duty on appointment.
- He should also be of sound health
Tenure and Conditions of Service
- The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years only, Salary and other conditions of service including privileges and entitlements shall be as approved for Bursars of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and as may be modified from time to time by competent authorities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit 25 copies of their typed applications with photocopies of certificates claimed and Curriculum Vitae containing such personal details in the order listed below:
- Full Name (surname first):
- Date of Birth:
- Gender:
- State of Origin / LGA:
- Nationality:
- Permanent Home Address:
- E-Mail Address and Phone number(s):
- Marital Status:
- Number of Children (with names And ages):
- Institutions attended (with dates):
- Academic qualifications obtained (with dates):
- Professional Qualifications / Membership of Professional Bodies (with dates):
- Present Employment, Status, Salary Level & Employer:
- Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Any Other Relevant Information.
- Names And Addresses of Three Referees (one of whom must be a Professional or authority in University Administration, and one other must be from the applicant’s current place of work):
All applications and the accompanying Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded in a sealed envelope marked “Application for the post of Registrar” to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Federal University, Gashua,
Yobe State.
Note
- Each application must be accompanied by not more than 500 words of vision statement of the Candidate in the twenty first century
- Applicants should also request each of their referees to send his/her report, under confidential cover, direct to the Vice-Chancellor, marked “Referee’s Report for the post of Registrar”.
- Late submissions will not be processed.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.
Application Deadline: 17th September, 2021.