Registrar

Lagos State University (LASU) was established in 1983 by the Enabling Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, for the advancement of learning and establishment of academic excellence.

Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified applicants for the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Lagos

Summary

• The Governing Council of Lagos State University hereby announces that the position of Registrar will be vacant by May, 2018. In consonance with the Lagos State University Law (2004) and in exercise of the power contained therein, the Governing Council has decided to begin the process of appointing new Registrar for the University.

The Position

• In accordance with the Lagos State University Law [2004], the Registrar is a Principal Officer and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University except financial matters which fall within the jurisdiction of the Bursar.
• The Registrar is a repository of University documents/records. The Registrar is the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation. The Registrar is a member of the University Management Committee and Head of the University Registry.
• The candidate must be a person of proven integrity, possess high moral character, an excellent manager of human resources and a team player. He must be a person with proven leadership qualities and great interpersonal skills.
• The job demands a person who can instill confidence in others as well as command loyalty and respect of people. The person must understand the complexity of a University system and be capable of harnessing the potentials of subordinates to attain the overall goals of the University.
• The right candidate must have the ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University. He must enjoy good health.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the post of Registrar, Lagos State University should possess:

• A good (Honours) Degree plus fifteen (15) years relevant administrative experience in University or comparable institution, with a minimum of five (5) years at the Management level;
• Possession of relevant Higher Degree or Postgraduate Professional qualification(s) in appropriate field(s);
• Candidate must be competent in the use of CT for management services;
• Candidate must have served for NOT less than five(5) years at the level of Deputy Registrar in a University or comparable institution
• Membership of Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators (ANUPA) and relevant professional associations is mandatory.

Age Requirement:

• Candidates must not be above the age of sixty- one (61) years by May 2018.

Tenure

• In consonance with the Lagos State University Law (2004), the appointment of Registrar is for a Term of four (4) years respectively, with eligibility for reappointment for a second term of four (4) years only,

Remuneration 

• Remuneration of the Registrar in Lagos State University includes Basic Salary of CONUNASS 15, Housing facility and other benefits and allowances that apply to the Registrar in Nigerian Public Universities, as may be approved by the Governing Council, Lagos State University.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Twenty-Five (25) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), providing information in the following order:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality (if Nigerian, indicate State of Origin)
• Marital Status: Number and Ages of Children
• Academic Qualifications (including Class of Degree; copies of certificates to be enclosed)
• Professional Qualifications (copies of Certificates to be enclosed)
• Post-Graduation/Professional qualification employment
• Current Employment
• Name and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, who should be able to attest to the candidate's standing and abilities, professionally, managerially, morally as well as on character and integrity
• Contact Address (including telephone numbers and e-mail address)

Submission of Application 
All applications are to be submitted under Confidential Cover, with the envelope marked "Post of University Librarian, LASU" sealed, addressed and submitted to:

• The Vice-Chancellor,
• Vice-Chancellor’s Office,
• Faculty of Science New Complex,
• Lagos State University,
• Badagry Expressway,
• Ojo, 
• Lagos State.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be-required to make themselves available for an interview with the Selection Board at a date that will be duly and formally conveyed to such candidates in writing.