Administrative Assistant
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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is recruiting an Administrative Assistant in the Registry Department, Benin City, Edo State. Candidates need a good honours degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or Education (minimum Second Class Lower), NYSC certificate, and computer literacy. The position is on CONTISS 07 salary grade, with applications due 8th October 2026.
- Federal government tertiary institution role in Registry Department
- Requires good honours degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or Education
- Minimum Second Class Lower Division plus NYSC certificate
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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is recruiting an Administrative Assistant in the Registry Department, Benin City, Edo State. Candidates need a good honours degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or Education (minimum Second Class Lower), NYSC certificate, and computer literacy. The position is on CONTISS 07 salary grade, with applications due 8th October 2026.
- Federal government tertiary institution role in Registry Department
- Requires good honours degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or Education
- Minimum Second Class Lower Division plus NYSC certificate
- Computer literacy required
- Salary grade CONTISS 07
- Application deadline is 8th October 2026
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- RequiredAvailability to work in Benin CityThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Administrative Assistant at University of Benin (UNIBEN)
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Aug 28, 2026, 8:36 AM
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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a government owned tertiary institution, established on the 23rd of November, 1970, by the then Colonel Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia-led military administration of Midwest State. The University was established, first as Midwest Institute of Technology. After attaining the status of a full-fledged university in line with
(non-science courses) not below Second Class (Lower Division) from a recognized University.
Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 07.
Application Details
Candidates should submit soft copies of their Application letter with detailed Curriculum Vitae and passport photograph via the link above.
Applicant's CV should be presented in the following order:
Community Service Rendered
Work
Requirements
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
of the National Universities Commission on the 1st of July, 1971, the name was changed to the University of Benin. The Institution became a federal government owned University on the 1st of April, 1975.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Location: Benin City, Edo
Department: Registry
Qualifications
- NYSC certificate.
- A Good Honours Degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and
Experience
Nationality
State of Origin
Post Applied For
Permanent Home Address
List of Publications (where applicable, in chronological order)
Marital Status
Local Government of Origin
Gender: Institutions Attended (with dates) Academic Qualifications (with dates)
Email Address
Full Names (underline Surname)
Extracurricular Activities
Professional Qualifications (with dates and awarding bodies)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Names and Addresses of Three Referees.
Mobile Phone Number(s)
Number and Age(s) of Child/Children
Contact Address
Date and Place of Birth
Referees Report:
Referees must send their reports (not later than one week after close of application) directly to the Registrar under confidential seal with Subject Heading Bearing the Name of the Applicant and Post Applied For. At least one Referee must be from the applicant’s most recent/current place of employment.
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to come along with originals of their credentials and supporting documents which include:
Birth Certificate or Age declaration.
Academic / Professional Certificates.
State / Local Government of Origin.
NYSC Certificate.
Application
Deadline:
8th October, 2026.
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