VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF BURSAR
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Bursar in The Federal University of Technology, Akure.
The Institution
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, was established in August 1981 to give prominence to training in technology and applied science and to assist in ensuring rapid technological and industrial development of Nigeria. It formally took off on 3rd November, 1982. The University also established the following academic support Centres and Units: Centre for Continuing Education (CCE); Computer Resource Centre (CRC); Centre for Research and Development (CERAD); Centre for Entrepreneurship Development & Gender Issues in Science and Technology (CEGIST); Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO); Teaching and Research Farm (TR&F); Skill Acquisition and Talent Incubation Centre (SATIC); Technology Park and Incubation Centre, (TPIC) Centre for Renewable Energy Technology, (CRET) and Quality Assurance Management Unit.
The Motto of the University is, “Technology for Self-Reliance”. In choosing its Motto, the University laid emphasis on its aim to contributing to national development and self-reliance through the advancement of science and technology. The University, with a total student population of over 20,000 and staff population of 2,300, has highly developed programmes in the following nine Schools:
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
School of Earth and Mineral Sciences
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
School of Environmental Technology
School of Health and Health Technology
School of Management Technology
School of Computing
School of Sciences
School of Postgraduate Studies
As it is imperative to give effect to the Vision of becoming a world class University of Technology, the University has developed Strategic Plan to achieve its goals. The Vision and Mission of the University are as follows:
Vision
To be a world-class University of Technology and a Centre of Excellence in training, research and service delivery.
Mission
To promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for research, teaching and learning, which engenders development of products that are technologically oriented, self-reliant and relevant to society.
The Person
The Candidate for the post shall be visionary, a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations. He/she must be able to instil confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people. He/she must fully understand the complexity of the University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to attain a world class financial system. He/she must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT compliant. In addition, he/she must be able to provide good professional leadership and on-the-job proficiency training to the Bursary staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Bursar shall be the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day financial administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
Conditions of Service
The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years and may be extended for a further period of one year only, provided he or she has not attained retirement age as at the date the six years would lapse. The appointment is governed by the provisions of the University Act and Federal Government Establishment circulars as may be adopted by the Governing Council from time to time.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be entitled to the salary and other conditions of service as are applicable to the Bursar in any Federal University in Nigeria.
Method of Application
Interested applicants are requested to note and comply with the following conditions:
Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover, in envelopes marked at the Upper Left Hand Corner “Post of Bursar, FUTA”, to reach the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication, that is, Friday, 15th March, 2019.
,,,,CANDIDATES SHOULD PLEASE NOTE THAT :
-ONLY THOSE SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
-NO ELECTRONIC APPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
R. A. ARIFALO
REGISTRAR