Registrar
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The College is recruiting a Registrar who will serve as Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary to the Governing Council, Academic Board and Congregation. The role covers registry management, staff recruitment and welfare, admissions, examinations, records, and legal compliance. The appointment is for a four-year term, renewable once.
- Senior administrative leadership role reporting to the Rector
- Four-year tenure renewable for one additional term
- Requires at least 15 years cognate experience in a tertiary institution
- Minimum rank of Deputy Registrar for at least 5 years
- Applicants must submit 15 copies of typewritten application and detailed CV
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Source salary availableThe source lists Consolidated salary with allowances as approved by the Governing Council. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required15+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Original source description
The Registrar is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administrative work of the institution, serving as custodian of all official records, laws, and the institutional seal; the Registrar heads the Registry, oversees recruitment, promotion, discipline, welfare and personnel records of staff, coordinates admissions, examinations, students' records, and convocation.
The Registrar advises Management and Council on administrative and legal compliance, and handles issuance and authentication of all official documents.
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the College and Secretary to the Governing Council, Academic Board and Congregation.
Qualifications &
Experience
Candidates applying for this post must possess:
Health: Must be of good physical and mental health.
Academic Qualification: A good honors Degree (minimum of Second-Class Lower Division) from a recognized university in Humanities, Social Sciences, or related disciplines.
Professional Membership: Should possess membership of a relevant Professional body.
Candidate should possess basic information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
Rank: Must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar in a Polytechnic or equivalent in a tertiary institution for at least 5 years on the rank.
A minimum of 15 years of post-qualification cognate
in a tertiary institution.
Age Limit: Shall not be a person above 60 years of age at the point of assumption of Office as the Registrar of the College.
Qualities:
All Candidates must be morally sound, of impeccable character and not be likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests.
Terms of Appointment, Conditions of Service & Remuneration
Tenure:
The appointment is for a period of four (4) years from the date of appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four (4) years and no more.
Remuneration:
The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy allowances as may be approved by the governing Council of the College from time to time.
Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their typewritten Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), highlighted in the following order:
- Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.
- Date and Place of Birth
- Nationality & State of Origin
- Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates; Work
- (Positions held, organizations, and dates)
- Permanent Home Address & Current Contact Address; Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
- Scholarly Publications (where applicable)
- All applications and supporting documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Application for the Post of (e.g. Registrar)" at the top left corner, and addressed to:
- The Registrar,
- Adamawa State College of Technology,
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Studies (ADCOTIES),
- GULAK, P.M.B. 2102,
- Gulak, Madagali LGA,
- Adamawa State,
- Nigeria.
- Referees Report
- Candidates should request three (3) Referees to send confidential reports directly to the address below in sealed envelopes marked "Confidential Report on Applicant for the Registrar".
- One of the referees must be the applicant's current employer or immediate past supervisor.
- Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Application
- Deadline:
- 2nd November, 2026.
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