Osun State University Job: Bursar Recruitment

Osun State University hereby announces that the position of Bursar will be vacant by 30 September, 2012. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post. Interested applicants are requested to note the following information.

THE UNIVERSITY
Osun State University was licensed on December 21, 2006 as a Collegiate/multi-campus comprehensive university offering academic programmes in seven colleges in its six campuses located in the six geopolitical zones of the State. It is the thirtieth State and the eightieth University in Nigeria. UNIOSUN has a vision to be a centre of excellence providing high quality teaching and learning experiences which will engender the production of entrepreneurial graduates capable of impacting on their environment while being globally competitive. The University has a full time undergraduate population of over 6,000.

BURSAR

DUTIES
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and control of the University financial affairs. By virtue of his/her position, the Bursar is a Principal Officer of the University.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment is for a period of five years effective from the date of the appointment and on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The salary is as applicable to similar positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a good Honours degree in Accounting, Economics or related discipline as well as professionally recognised Accountancy qualifications e.g. ACA, CPA, ACMA, ACCA and ANAN. Possession of higher degree and Fellowship of professional accounting bodies will be an advantage. The candidate should have at least fifteen (15) years post-honours degree and ten (10) years post-professional qualification experience. In addition, the candidate must have at least ten (10) years relevant experience in a senior management position in a University Bursary or of a comparable institution. Preference will be given to candidates holding the position of Deputy Bursar in a University or equivalent in a comparable institution, with at least three years in the post.

THE CANDIDATE
The Candidate shall be a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations. S/he must be able to instil confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people. S/he must fully understand the complexity of University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to attain a world class financial system. S/he must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT compliant.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty-five (35) copies of an application accompanied by a vision and mission statement for the development of the University Bursary of not more than 2,500 words.
Among others, the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae should give the following details:
i.Full name
ii.Place and Date of Birth
iii.Marital Status
iv.Name and Ages of Children (if any)
v.Nationality
vi.State and LGA of origin
vii.Permanent Contact Address
viii.E-mail Address
ix.Cell Phone No.
x.Educational Background/ Membership of Professional Associations
xi.Statement of Experience including details of former and present posts clearly indicating career progression
xii.List of Publications (if any)
xiii.Other activities outside current employment
xiv.The names and addresses of three referees and
xv.Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed

Candidates should request their referees to forward references on their behalf DIRECT to the Vice-Chancellor.

MODE OF SUBMISSION/CLOSING DATE
Applications (35 copies) should be enclosed in an envelope marked ‘BURSAR’ at the top left hand corner and be addressed to:

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY
OKE BAALE, P.M.B. 4494
OSOGBO, OSUN STATE

The applications must reach the Vice-Chancellor not later than 12 JULY 2012. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in PDF or MS Word format to: [email protected], the subject line should read, “Application for the Post of Bursar”. Referees should be similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the same address.

Signed
Professor Sola Akinrinade, FHSN
Vice-Chancellor

REGISTRAR

DUTIES
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administrative work of the University except in financial matters, which fall within the purview of the Bursar. The Registrar is also the Secretary to Council, Senate, Convocation and Congregation of the University. By virtue of his/her position, the Registrar is a Principal Officer of the University.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment is for a period of five years effective from the date of the appointment and on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The salary is as applicable to similar positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a good Honours degree and at least 15 years post qualification administrative and professional experience, with a minimum of five years at the senior professional level in a University or institution of comparable standing. Possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is required while possession of a PhD and membership of recognised professional bodies will be added advantage. Persons currently below the rank of a Deputy Registrar in a University or equivalent with minimum of three years’ experience in the post need not bother to apply.

THE CANDIDATE
The Candidate shall be a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations. S/he must be able to instil confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people. S/he must fully understand the complexity of University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to attain a world class administrative system. S/he must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT compliant.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty-five (35) copies of an application accompanied by a vision and mission statement for the development of the University Registry of not more than 2,500 words.

Among others, the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae should give the following details:
i.Full name
ii.Place and Date of Birth
iii.Marital Status
iv.Name and Ages of Children (if any)
v.Nationality
vi.State and LGA of origin
vii.Permanent Contact Address
viii.E-mail Address
ix.Cell Phone No.
x.Educational Background/ Membership of Professional Associations
xi.Statement of Experience including details of former and present posts clearly indicating career progression
xii.List of Publications (if any)
xiii.Other activities outside current employment
xiv.The names and addresses of three referees and
xv.Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed

Candidates should request their referees to forward references on their behalf DIRECT to the Vice-Chancellor.

MODE OF SUBMISSION/CLOSING DATE
Applications (35 copies) should be enclosed in an envelope marked ‘REGISTRAR’ at the top left hand corner and be addressed to:

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY
OKE BAALE, P.M.B. 4494
OSOGBO, OSUN STATE

The applications must reach the Vice-Chancellor not later than 12 JULY 2012. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in PDF or MS Word format to: [email protected], the subject line should read, “Application for the Post of Registrar”. Referees should be similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the same address.

Signed

Professor Sola Akinrinade, FHSN
Vice-Chancellor