DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT'S TAKES VACANCIES FOR THE POSTS OF REGISTRAR AND BURSAR

Applications are invited from
suitably qualified candidates for
the Posts of Registrar and
Bursar in Osun State University.
ABOUT OSUN STATE
UNIVERSITY
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) was established by the
Law of the Osun State House of Assembly in December,
2006. The University commenced academic activities on
22nd September, 2007 simultaneously on permanent
sites on its six campuses located in the six geo-political
zones of Osun State. The campuses are located in
Osogbo, (Main Campus), Ejigbo, Ifetedo, Ikire, Ipetu-
Ijesa and Okuku.
UNIOSUN is a conventional comprehensive university
offering programmes in the Liberal Arts, Agriculture,
Basic and Applied Sciences, Environmental Studies,
Engineering, Law, Education, Medical Sciences,
Management and the Social Sciences. Its academic
activities are carried out in seven Colleges, namely:
College of Agriculture, Ejigbo Campus; College of
Education, Ipetu-Ijesa campus; College of Humanities
and Culture, Ikire Campus; College of Law, Ifetedo
Campus; College of Management and Social Sciences,
Okuku Campus; College of Health Sciences, Main
Campus, Osogbo and College of Science, Engineering
and Technology, Main Campus, Osogbo. In addition,
there are a number of interdisciplinary academic centres
including: Centre for Human Resource Development and
Lifelong Learning, Centre for Climate-Change and
Environmental Research, Centre for Alternative Energy
and Rural Technologies, the Centre for Pre-Degree
Studies, Centre for Gender Studies, Centre for
Entrepreneurial Studies and the Postgraduate College.
Osun State University has the vision of becoming the
biggest and the best University in Nigeria in the nearest
future and has the goal of developing into a world class
institution of learning, given its multi-campus nature and
its rapid expansion in the short period of its existence.
(A) REGISTRAR
The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief
Administrative Officer of the University. She/he is
responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day
administration of the University except for financial
matters which fall within the purview of the Bursar. The
Registrar is also the Secretary to Council, Senate,
Congregation and Convocation and other statutory
bodies.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment is for a period of five years effective from
the date of assumption of duty and on such other terms
and conditions as may be specified in the letter of
appointment. The salary is as applicable to similar
positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be
determined by the Government of the State of Osun and
Council of Osun State University from time to time.
THE CANDIDATE
The Candidate shall be a person of high integrity and
strong moral character with excellent interpersonal
relations. She/he must be able to instill confidence in
others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
She/he must fully understand the complexity of a
University system and must be able to effectively utilize
its human resources to attain a world class
administrative system. She/he must enjoy good physical
and mental health. She/he must be ICT compliant.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Candidate must:
a) Possess a good honours degree and at least fifteen
(15) years post qualification administrative experience;
b) Should have been at a level of Deputy Registrar in a
University or Research Institute of comparable standing
for a minimum of three (3) years as at the closing date
of this advertisements;
c) Possess a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
d) Professional qualification(s) in an appropriate field(s)
will be an added advantage;
e) Be not older than 60 years as at 2nd October, 2016.
(B) BURSAR
The Bursar will be the Chief Financial Officer of the
University, and controls the Financial Affairs of the
University, across its Campuses. The Bursar is a Principal
Officer who also serves as a member of the University
Management Committee. The Bursar is the head of the
University Bursary. He will be responsible to the Vice-
Chancellor for the day to day administration and control
of the University financial affairs.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment is for a period of five years effective from
the date of assumption of duty and on such other terms
and conditions as may be specified in the letter of
appointment. The salary is as applicable to similar
positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be
determined by the Government of the State of Osun and
Council of Osun State University from time to time.
THE CANDIDATE
The Candidate must be a person of high integrity and
strong moral character with excellent interpersonal
relations. She/He must be able to instill confidence in
others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
She/he must fully understand the complexity of the
university system and must be able to effectively utilize
its human resources to attain a world class financial
system. She/he must enjoy good physical and mental
health. She/he must be ICT compliant.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Candidate Must:
a) Possess a good honours degree in Accounting,
Economics, Financial Management or other related
discipline from recognized tertiary Institutions;
b) Be a member of professionally recognized Accounting
body, and must possess professional qualification such
as: ICAN, ACMA, ACA, CPA, ACCA, ANAN;
c) Have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate
experience and Ten (10) years of post-professional
qualification experience. In addition, holding the position
of Deputy Bursar in a university or Research Institute of
comparable standing will be an added advantage;
d) Enjoy good physical and mental health;
e) Not be older than 60 years as at 2nd October, 2016.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty-five
(35) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, certificates and
other relevant credentials which should contain among
other things:
1. Name in full (Surname first in block letters)
2. Date and Place of Birth
3. Nationality
4. State of Origin
5. Permanent Home Address
6. Present Postal Address
7. Phone Number and e-Mail Address
8. Marital Status
9. Number and Ages of Children
10. Name and Address/Phone Number of Next of Kin
11. Educational Institutions attended with Dates and
Qualification with Class of Degree obtained including
membership /fellowship of relevant professional bodies,
if any.
12. Work experience including full details of former and
present posts with dates.
13. List of Publications, if any.
14. Other relevant activities outside current employment.
15. Major professional achievements, contributions
including awards received, if any.
16. Names and addresses of three (3) referees. Each
referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward,
directly to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, a confidential
report on the candidate’s character, academic and
managerial competence, in a properly sealed envelope
marked “REFERENCE/POST OF REGISTRAR OR BURSAR”
as the case may be at the top left hand corner of the
envelope
The application should also include thirty-five (35)
copies of the candidate’s Statement of Vision for the
University for the next five years and beyond. The
statement must not be longer than 5,000 words.
All applications should be submitted under confidential
cover and addressed to:
THE ACTING VICE-CHANCELLOR
OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY
OKE BAALE, P. M. B. 4494
OSOGBO, OSUN STATE.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION/DEADLINE
The sealed envelope containing the application or
nomination materials should be marked “APPLICATION/
POST OF REGISTRAR OR BURSAR” as the case may be,
at the top left hand corner and forwarded to reach the
Acting Vice-Chancellor not later than six 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:
prinofficersrecruitment@uniosun.edu.ng the subject matter
should read “Application for the Post of Registrar or
Bursar” as the case may be. Referees should be
similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies
of their references in PDF format to the same address.
Signed
G.A.A. SHITTU
Acting Registrar