PLATEAU STATE UNIVERSITY (PLASU) ANNOUNCES VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF THE REGISTRAR

The post of Registrar of the Plateau State University, Bokkos will be vacant on 29th August, 2026. The Governing Council of the University has, in accordance with the law of the University, commenced the process of appointing a candidate to fill the position. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a substantive Registrar of Plateau State University, Bokkos.

​DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

​The Registrar is a Principal Officer of the University. He/She is the Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation, Convocation and the Custodian of the Law/Statutes of the University; and shall be responsible for the performance of other duties as specified in the University Law and Regulations. He/She shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University.

​QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

​The following are required:

​(i) Minimum of second-class Lower degree in a relevant field obtained from a recognized University, plus a minimum of Fifteen (15) years Post-qualification cognate experience in administration or management, at least twelve (12) of which must have been in a University or a comparable institution of higher learning.

(ii) Possession of relevant postgraduate degree.

(iii) Membership of relevant professional bodies.

(iv) He/She must have served as a Deputy Registrar for at least three (3) years in a University or higher institution of comparable standing.

(v) He/She should be able to demonstrate competence in the use of Computer and the internet.

(vi) He/she should not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age by 29th August, 2026.

(vii) Candidate should, in not more than five hundred (500) words, articulate their vision for the management of a 21st century Registry Department and how they can assist the Vice-Chancellor in the day-to-day administration of an aspiring world class University.

(viii) Evidence of attendance of at least two (2) relevant seminars or presentations at relevant seminars will be an added advantage.

​TENURE

​The Tenure of the Officer for all Principal Officers of the University, including the Registrar is a single term of Five (5) years.

​SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

​The Registrar is on Consolidated Salary. Other terms and conditions of service are as applicable for the Post of the Registrar in any Nigerian public University and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the University from time to time.

​METHOD OF APPLICATION

​Interested applicants are required to submit ten (10) copies of letter of application, credentials and curriculum vitae specifying the following:

​Name (Surname first), date of birth, nationality, state of origin, local government area, permanent home address, present contact address, functional e-mail address, telephone number(s), marital status, number of children with ages, institutions attended with dates, certificates obtained with dates, membership of professional bodies, community service, previous work experience, present appointment with date and current salary, post applied, names and addresses of three (3) Referees; and any other relevant information.

​Note: All the three (3) reference letters from the three (3) Referees, addressed to the Pro-Chancellor, Plateau State University, Bokkos are to be sent under confidential cover to reach the Registrar before the closing date, please.

​CLOSING DATE:

​All applications, addressed to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, should reach the Registrar, Plateau State University, Bokkos, P.M.B. 2012 Jos, Plateau State not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication, please.

​Signed:

​Yakubu F. Ayuba

Registrar/Secretary to Council.