Akwa Ibom State University Recruitment 2021/2022 And How To Apply

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Summary

• The Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University has declared the position of University Libraryopen
• The position will be filled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act- No. 11 of 1993 the Universities (Miscellaneous
• Provisions) Amendment Act 201.2 and the Akwa Ibom State University Law
• Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications and experience as specified below are invited to apply.

Job Description

• The University Librarian shall be a Principal Officer of the University.
• He/she shall also be the administrative and academic Head of the University Library.
• He/she shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of all library services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Schools, Faculties, Departments, Institutes and other teaching and research units of the University.

The Candidate

• The ideal candidate must be able to steer the University Library towards growth and development as well as its vision of meeting the demands of students, staff and community by ensuring:
  • An effective and efficient library system;
  • A highly commendable e-library service complemented with traditional library services;
  • Adequate programmes that promote information and critical literacy;
  • An effective coordination of University Library Units in faculties, department and centres.
• The candidate must be a person with a high degree of integrity and moral discipline and should be endowed with creativity and innovation.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for this post must:

• Possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) as well as WASC, SSC (WAEC or NECO), GCE or equivalent qualification with Credit Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects including English Language;
• Be professionally qualified and a practising librarian;
• Possess a good honours degree not below Second Class in Library Science from a recognized University, plus a higher degree (preferably a Ph.D) with at least Fifteen (15) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning.
• Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
• Not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian with at least 4 (four) years experience;
• Be highly resourceful and versatile in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Computer-based cataloging and e-library literacy

Tenure

• The tenure of the University Librarian, as a Principal Officer of the University is a single Five (5) years term.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be placed on “CONUASS7” with relevant fringe benefits and will equally enjoy the allowances normally attached to the position of Principal Officers in Nigerian Universities as well as other benefits as may be approved by the Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University.

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Summary

• The Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University has declared the position of Bursar open
• The position will be filled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act- No. 11 of 1993 the Universities (Miscellaneous
• Provisions) Amendment Act 201.2 and the Akwa Ibom State University Law
• Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications and experience as specified below are invited to apply.

Job Description

• The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the University He / she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.

The Candidate

• The candidate for the post must exhibit a considerable degree of competence responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial and human resource management.
• He/she must be ICT compliant and must be conversant with current trends in financial reporting
• The prospective candidate must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT-driven Bursary, working at the highest level of efficiency to eliminate delays an bureaucratic bottlenecks.
• The candidate shall be required to possess the ability to advise the Vice-Chancellor in planning and executing strategies for enhancing internal revenue generation as well as promoting the culture of “doing more with less”
• In addition, the candidate is required to write in not more than five hundred (500) words his/her proposal for fund generation and management for the University.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate must:

• Possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) as well a WASC, SSC (WAEC or NECO), GCE or equivalent qualification with Credit Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Economics;
• Possess a good honours Degree not below Second Class in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Management from a recognized University;
• In addition, the candidate must be a member  of any of the following professional Accounting bodies: ICAN, ANAN. Possession of MBA or any relevant higher Degree will be an advantage;
• The applicant should have at least Twelve (12) years post-qualification cognate experience and must have been a Deputy Bursar for at least 4 years preferably in a University or similar institution

Tenure

• The of the Bursar as a Principal Officer of the University is a single term of five (5).

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be placed on consolidated salary for Bursars and will enjoy all the allowances normally attached to the position of Principal Officer in Nigeria as well as other benefits as may be approved by the Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University.

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Summary

• The Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University has declared the position of Registrar open
• The position will be filled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act- No. 11 of 1993 the Universities (Miscellaneous
• Provisions) Amendment Act 201.2 and the Akwa Ibom State University Law
• Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications and experience as specified below are invited to apply.

Job Description

• The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of th University, except in financial matters where the Bursar is responsible.
• He shall be the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and the Convocation

The Candidate

• The candidate must be a team player with good leadership qualities to inspire an motivate a crop of administrative officers.
• He/she must command respect, be read to instill confidence and relate well with subordinates.
• The candidate must have high integrity, innovativeness and moral standard in tandem with the vision and mission of Akwa Ibom State University and must be ICT (Information and Communication Technology) compliant.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for this post must:

• Possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) as well a WASC,SSC (WAEC or NECO), GCE or equivalent qualification with Credit Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects including English Language.
• Possess a good honours Degree not below Second Class from a recognize University, with at least 18 (Eighteen) years cognate experience, preferably in a university or other institutions of higher learning.
• Acquisition of a higher degree will be an advantage.
• Be a member of a recognized professional management body such as: NIM, CIPM ANUPA and should possess proven records of sound administrative leadership.
• Not be below the rank of a Director of Administration OR Deputy Registrar with four (4) years experience.

Tenure

• The tenure of the Registrar as a Principal Officer of the University is a single five (5) year term.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be placed on consolidated salary for Registrars and will equally enjoy all the allowances normally attached to the position of principal officer in Nigerian Universities as well as other benefits as may be approved by the Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Twenty-five (25) copies of each of his / her Application and CV, indicating the following information:

• Full name
• Post sought
• Date and Place of birth
• Nationality
• Permanent Home and Current Contact Addresses
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Academic / Professional Qualification (attach photocopies of all certificates)
• Previous Working Experience (Giving rank and salary) details of research work and publications
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and / or professional reference.

All Applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Vice Chancellor,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mpat Enin, L.G.A,
P.M.B. 1167, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants are advised to write boldly at the top left hand corner of the envelopes containing their Applications, the position to which they are responding.
• Referee should also be advised to send their reports, in confidential cover, directly to the “Vice Chancellor”.

Application Deadline: 4th August, 2021.

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