The University is a technology-based institution which aims at providing the needed manpower training in order to address the critical areas of industrial and technological development of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. The Vision of the University is to be a leading internationally recognized institution raising a corpus of technologically competent individuals able to respond to the needs of their environment in a technologically driven economy.

The rapidly growing University currently runs academic programmes in four Schools. These are School of Science; School of Engineering and Engineering Technology; School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; and School of Management Sciences.

The Governing Council of the University is desirous of recruiting a highly competent person to fill the vacant position of Registrar for the University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Registrar, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria.

THE POSITION OF REGISTRAR
The Registrar is a principal officer of the University and is responsible to the ViceChancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except as regards financial matters for which the Bursar is responsible, in accordance with the provisions of the OAUSTECH law, 2008, as amended. By virtue of that office, the Registrar shall be Secretary to Council, the Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

THE CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The candidate for the post of Registrar must possess a good University Honours Degree (minimum of second class lower) and must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience at least three (3) of which should have been as a Deputy Registrar, in the University System or relevant tertiary institution of higher learning.
Possession of a higher degree in relevant field and membership of at least one recognized professional body are mandatory.

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 suave mien that typifies a 21st century world class University.

In addition, the candidate must be a person of impeccable integrity and strong moral character with ability to relate excellently with staff, students and the general public. The applicant must be a person with an articulate vision for the development of the University in general and the Registry in particular, combined with a passion to implement the vision of the University.

The candidate should have good physical and mental health with positive disposition; be up to date in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills; have strong character; strong leadership skills and ability to instill confidence and engender trust in staff and students. The applicant must be devoid of any criminal record; able to demonstrate sagacity and wisdom in the face of crisis; and must not be older than sixty (60) years as at the time of taking up the appointment.

REMUNERATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Registrar in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the University Governing Council.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to submit twenty-five (25) copies of their curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant credentials which should contain among other things:
a. Name in full (Surname last in block letters);
b. Date and Place of Birth;
c. Nationality;
d. State of Origin/LGA;
e. Permanent Home Address;
f. Present Postal Address;
g. Marital Status;
h. Number and Ages of Children;
i. Educational Institutions Attended with Dates and Qualifications with Class of Degree obtained including Membership/Fellowship of Relevant Professional Bodies;
j. Work Experience including Full details of Former and Present Posts with Dates;
k. List of Publications (where applicable);
l. Other Relevant Activities Outside Current Employment;
m. Major Professional Achievements, Contributions including Awards Received; and
n. Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees. Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial competence, in a properly sealed envelope marked “REFEREE/POST OF REGISTRAR” at the top left corner of the envelope.

The application should also include twenty-five (25) copies of the candidate’s Statement of Vision for the Registry for the next five years and beyond.
All applications should be submitted under confidential cover addressed to:

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR,
OLUSEGUN AGAGU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (OAUSTECH),
P. M. B. 353
OKITIPUPA, ONDO STATE. NIGERIA

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION DEADLINE
The sealed envelope containing the application materials should be marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR” at top left-hand corner and forwarded to the Vice-Chancellor not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in PDF or MS word format to: . The subject matter should read “Application for the Post of Registrar.” Referees should be similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the same address.

Professor Temi E. Ologunorisa
Vice-Chancellor