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


http://www.examsources.net/2016/08/02/uniosun-vacancies-posts-registrar-bursar-apply-now/