Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position in the University.<\/p>\n
THE INSTITUTION<\/strong> THE POSITION<\/strong> QUALIFICATION<\/strong> EXPERIENCE<\/strong> SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE<\/strong> METHOD OF APPLICATION<\/strong> All applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked \u201cPost of Director of Planning, UNIBADAN\u201d Omotayo O. Ikotun (Mrs.) Expiring Date: 1st July, 2010.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position in the University. THE INSTITUTION The University of Ibadan is the foremost University in Nigeria and one of the…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[69],"tags":[378],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe University of Ibadan is the foremost University in Nigeria and one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the former Commonwealth.
\nIn consonance with its Vision, the institution is positioned to provide facilities for the pursuit of learning and the acquisition of a liberal education as are appropriate for a University of such high standing as well as human resource needs required for Nigeria\u2019s economic and scientific growth.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The Director of Academic Planning is a key officer in the management of the affairs of the University.
\n\u2022 He is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and must be able to provide the University Management with appropriate and accurate information for decision making purposes on University matters.
\n\u2022 The Director of Planning also has the following specific responsibilities among others:
\n\u2022 Prepare and review the University academic brief as appropriate;
\n\u2022 Determine the staff needs of Departments\/Units in the University at every point in time based on available resources and Council directive and make appropriate recommendations where necessary;
\n\u2022 Coordinate activities involved in the accreditation of Academic Programmes and Departments in the Universities;
\n\u2022 Liaise with the National Universities Commission for delivery and implementation of appropriate policies in the management of the University;
\n\u2022 Make projections, based on processed data, on the staff\/students population of the University;
\n\u2022 Prepare and publish regularly, statistical data on the various Departments and Units of the University;
\n\u2022 Monitor and evaluate Academic Programmes and Departments for appropriate academic development planning purposes;
\n\u2022 Implement the quality assurance and improvement plans of the University;
\n\u2022 Liaise with the Bursar in the preparation of Annual Recurrent Budget Estimates; and Monitor resource allocation and utilization of same in the University.
\nApplicants for this important position must be candidates with vision, proven professional distinction, international exposure and high managerial abilities in both private and corporate endeavours, and must be able to demonstrate good understanding of quality assurance issues. In addition, they must have a clear knowledge of the structure and Vision statement of the University.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Applicants must possess a good honours degree from a recognized University in any of the following fields: Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Educational Management with bias in Mathematics\/Statistics\/Economics.
\n\u2022 A doctorate postgraduate degree would be an added advantage. Applicants must also be computer literate<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Applicants are required to have a minimum of 15 years cognate experience in the Planning Unit of a recognized University not less than 5 of which must have been spent in top management position in the Planning Unit.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to similar positions in all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be approved from time-to-time by the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan, The appointment shall be till retiring age, Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme in consonance with the contributory Pension Scheme or any comparable Scheme as may be approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria,<\/p>\n
\nApplicants are requested to forward two (2) copies of their applications in their own handwriting with 30 copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, stating:
\n\u2022 Date of Birth,
\n\u2022 Marital Status,
\n\u2022 GSM Numbers,
\n\u2022 Full Qualification,
\n\u2022 Experience,
\n\u2022 State of Origin,
\n\u2022 Hobbies,
\n\u2022 Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees and two photocopies of their credentials to reach the Deputy Registrar (Establishments).<\/p>\n
\nApplicants are also requested to inform their Referees to forward Confidential Reports on them, direct to the Deputy Registrar (Establishments) from whom further details may be obtained.
\nOnly applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.<\/p>\n
\nRegistrar<\/p>\n