Registrar Job Opening at Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun


The Governing Council of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun hereby announces that the position of Registrar of the University will be vacant by October, 2013. In keeping with the provision of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 as amended in 2003, 2007, 2012 and in exercise of its
powers contained therein, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling the impending vacancy. Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position. Interested Candidates are requested to note the following information about the University.

The University
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, Nigeria was established in March 2007 under a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized University to produce unique high level manpower and relevant expertise for the Oil & Gas sector in Nigeria and worldwide.

FUPRE is the first of its kind in Africa and it is destined to be the premier international institution-of-choice with the state-of-the-art facilities to provide the petroleum and allied sectors, world class education, training, research, consultancy and extension services.

Position: Registrar
The Position
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the the University except as regards matters for which the Bursar is responsible in accordance with Section 6(2) of the Universities ( Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 (1993). The Registrar is, by virtue of that office, also Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualification and Experience

  • Candidates should be graduates with good honours Degree in relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University and must have had not less than fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience, including relevant administrative experience not below the rank of a Deputy Registrar in a University.
  • Candidates must be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and must command respect and be able to carry colleagues along.
  • A higher degree(s) and working experience in a University will be an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Registrar of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/ Governing Council as appropriate. In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012, the successful candidate shall hold tenure office for five (5) years and may be renewed for one (1) year only and no more. Fringe benefits include a pension as appropriate in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and other appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Government/ University Council.

Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among others, the following: Full Names; Place and Date of Birth; Permanent Home Address; Contact Address; Cell Phone Number; email Address; Nationality; Marital Status; Number and Names of Children (if any); Educational Institutions Attended with Dates; Academic Qualifications with Dates; Professional Qualifications; Employment Records; Statement of Experience; Publications; Extra Curricular Activities; Names & Addresses of Three Referees; etc.

Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referee’s Report under confidential cover by courier service directly to the Ag. Vice-Chancellor.

All applications should be submitted by courier service under confidential covers in sealed envelopes marked” Post of Registrar, FUPRE” to reach

The office of the Vice- Chancellor,
Federal University of Petroleum Resources,
P.M.B. 1221,
 Effurun, Nigeria

 not later than 3rd September 2013.

Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.