ADSU Registrar, Bursar and Librarian Vacancies

Adamawa State University, Mubi (ADSU), has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for three principal officer positions: Registrar, Bursar and University Librarian.

The vacancies were advertised by the Governing Council in accordance with Adamawa State University Law No. 16 of 2020. Applicants are expected to have substantial professional experience, including experience in university administration.

Available positions and responsibilities

• Registrar: Chief Administrative Officer, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for day-to-day university administration. The Registrar serves as Secretary to the Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation and advises relevant committees on university rules and procedures.
• Bursar: Chief Financial Officer, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration and control of the university's financial affairs.
• University Librarian: Chief Administrative Officer of the University Library, responsible for the administration and coordination of library services.

Qualifications for the Registrar position

• Must hold a position not below Deputy Registrar in a university.
• Must possess at least a Second Class Honours degree from a recognised institution. A higher qualification is an advantage.
• Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including 10 years in university administration.
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Must belong to at least one recognised professional body.
• Must be of sound physical and mental health and have high integrity and unquestionable character.
• Must be no more than 60 years old when assuming office.

Qualifications for the Bursar position

• Must hold a position not below Deputy Bursar in a university.
• Must possess at least a Second Class Honours degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration from a recognised institution. A higher qualification is an advantage.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria or the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
• Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including 10 years in university administration.
• Must be proficient in ICT.
• Must be of sound physical and mental health and have high integrity and unquestionable character.
• Must be no more than 60 years old when assuming office.

Qualifications for the University Librarian position

• Must hold a position not below Deputy Librarian or its equivalent in a university.
• Must possess a PhD in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised university.
• Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience in librarianship, including 10 years in university administration.
• Must belong to a recognised relevant professional body.
• Must be of sound physical and mental health and have high integrity and unquestionable character.
• Must be no more than 60 years old when assuming office.

Tenure and conditions of service

Each appointment is for a single five-year term. Salary and allowances will be those applicable to the respective principal officer positions in Nigerian universities.

How to apply

Each applicant must submit 15 copies of a signed and dated application together with 15 signed and dated copies of their curriculum vitae. The documents should include:

1. Full names, with the surname underlined.
2. Date and place of birth.
3. Marital status and the number and ages of children.
4. Institutions attended and qualifications obtained, with dates.
5. Work experience, positions held, special awards and appointments.
6. Membership of scholarly organisations and professional bodies.
7. Books or academic publications in standard format, for University Librarian applicants only.
8. Previous employers and positions held, with dates.
9. Present employment, status and salary.
10. A personal vision for the university in the 21st century, of not more than 500 words.
11. Extra-curricular activities and interests.
12. Professional, academic or administrative achievements.

Applications must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, with the applicable position indicated at the top left corner, such as Application for the Post of Registrar, Application for the Post of Bursar or Application for the Post of University Librarian.

Address applications to:

The Registrar and Secretary to Council
Adamawa State University
P.M.B. 25, Mubi
Adamawa State

Application submission locations

• ADSU, Mubi: Office of the Registrar, Adamawa State University, Mubi. Telephone: 07067744788.
• Abuja liaison office: House No. 19, Road 131, Ismaila Idris Street, 3rd Avenue, Gwarimpa. Telephone: 08039665333.
• Yola liaison office: Old GRA, Dougirei. Telephone: 08038959642.

Referees and closing date

Applicants must nominate three referees and ask them to send confidential referee reports directly to the Registrar at registrar@adsu.edu.ng. Referees should be able to attest to an applicant's academic standards, managerial ability and moral character.

Completed applications and referee letters must reach the university within six weeks of the advertisement's publication date.