Kogi State University Anyigba Vacancies for a Librarian and Director of Advancement

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Kogi

State University Anyigba was established on 18th November, 1999

and currently, has a total student population of over 23,000

students spread across its eight (8) faculties of Agriculture,

Arts and Humanities, Education, Law, Management Sciences,

Medicine, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
id="more">Though a state University, Kogi State University

accommodates a significant number of non-indigenes, from all

parts of Nigeria. The University has graduated about 16,500

students. The University commenced postgraduate programmes in all

the faculties in 2008/2009 except for Faculties of Education and

Medicine in order to boost research and high level manpower

development.

Kogi State University, Anyigba

P.M.B. 1008, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria

E-mail: ksuvcoff@yahoo.com

Office of the Registrar

Internal and External Advertisement

Applications are Invited from Suitably Qualified Candidates for

the following Vacant Positions in the

University.

Position Title: Librarian

The Person for the Position of the

Librarian:

The ideal candidate for the position must have drive with

strong passion for result and must:

(i.)     Be below the age of 60 years at

the point of assumption of duty;

(ii.)    Have strong leadership and

communication skills;

(iii.)   Be creative, proactive and

self-motivated;

(iv.)   Have excellent interpersonal skill;

(v.)    Have integrity and commitment; and

(vi.)   Be in good physical and mental health.

The Librarian:

The Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University

responsible for the administration of the University Library

and coordination of all library services in the entire

University community and reports to the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications:

Candidate for this post shall;

(i.)     Be professionally qualified and be

a practicing Librarian;

(ii.)    Possess a good Honours Degree and Ph.D.

in Library and Information Science from a recognized University

with at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience,

preferably in a University or other institutions of higher

learning at least five (5) of which must be at the Deputy

University Librarian level

(iii.)   Have contributed to knowledge through

research and publications in reputable journals, as well as

possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;

(iv.)   Be a registered member of the Library

Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);

(v.)    Be computer literate and proficient in

relevant computer applications;

Position Title: The Director of

Advancement
 

The Director is charged with the responsibility to lead,

produce and implement a strategy to achieve an integrated

Advancement programme, including clear objectives, performance

measures, budgets and other resource requirements for

fundraising, alumni relations and communications. The Director

serves as the Chief Administrative head of the Directorate and

reports to the Vice Chancellor on the daily activities of the

centre.

The Major Roles of the Director will be in the

Following Areas:

(i.)     Lead, supervise and coordinate the

running of the directorate, setting strategies and goals for

each unit and monitoring their progress towards goals;

(ii.)    Work with the Vice Chancellor to secure

higher level support from individuals, corporations,

foundations and special government funding opportunities;

(iii.)   Manage the fundraising budgets and ensure

that the University can track the return on the investment in

Advancement Directorate;

(iv.)   Ensure that the leadership of the University,

including volunteers are engaged with the Advancement

Directorate and its mission;

(v.)    Develop and implement policies and

procedures to ensure that donated funds are used effectively

and in ways that are consistent with the University’s

undertakings to donors and sponsors;

(vi.)   Achieve key performance indicators as agreed

with senior management and work within the Human Relations

guidelines of the University;

(vii.)  Commission and oversee

development communications as required;

(viii.) Develop and implement strategies to secure gifts that

support individual priorities and achieve the agreed targets of

the University;

(ix.)   Prepare and maintain policy and procedure

manual for the Directorate to ensure accountability;

(x.)    Identify, cultivate, solicit, secure and

steward significant donations or sponsorships from potential

donors including individuals, corporations, foundations and

government;

(xi.)   Responsible for staff development programme

for all staff of the Directorate, including orientation for new

employees;

(xii.)Work within the governing rules and guidelines of the

University;

(xiii.) Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Vice

Chancellor.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

Interested candidates should have at least fifteen (15) years

post-university graduation cognitive experience in a relevant

and related University activity. The candidate should possess a

track record of team work and team building, have strong

effective communication skills in both oral and written

presentations. The candidate must have excellent human

relationship skills and a strong mind of giving. He/she should

convincingly demonstrate the ability to perform the stated

roles of the Director of Advancement.

Condition of Service:

The condition attached to this position is as generally

applicable in the Nigerian University System and as may from

time to time be determined by the Governing Council. The

appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should forward twenty (20) copies of

their applications, credentials and detailed curriculum vitae,

giving the following information in the order listed below:

• Full Names (Surname in block);
  


• Date of Birth;
  


• Place of Birth, State of Origin and Local Government Area;
  


• Nationality;
  


• Permanent Home Address;
  


• Current Postal Address;
  


• GSM Number
  


• E-mail Address;
  


• Marital Status;
  


• Number of Children with Names and Ages;
  


• Institutions Attended (with dates);
  


• Academic Qualifications (with dates);
  


• Professional Qualifications (with dates);
  


• List of Publications with details of Titles, Publishers, or
  
  Journals, dates and pages (where applicable);
  


• Working experience (General and Specific Experience with
  
  dates);
  


• Details of Administrative Experience and Service to the
  
  Community (with status and dates);
  


• Present Employment, Status, Salary;
  


• Employer(s) Address(es), Postal, E-mail and Contact GSM
  
  Number(s);
  


• Extracurricular Activities;
  


• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees who must be
  
  requested by the applicant to forward directly to the Vice
  
  Chancellor, confidential reports on the applicant indicating
  
  the post desired;
  

Each applicant should indicate at the top left corner of the

package, the position applied for. The application, which should

be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor,
Kogi State University,
P.M.B. 1008,
Anyigba, Kogi State,
Nigeria.

and must reach the University not later than May

20^th 2015.

 Each applicant must also submit ten (10) copies of

his/her statement of vision and mission, not more than two (2)

pages, for a University desirous of accelerated development and

excellence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.