Experienced Senior Assistant Registrar with a strong background in university administration and project management. Proven expertise in academic process optimisation, policy compliance, and cross-functional coordination. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting institutional accreditation standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Assistant Registrar
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA.
2024.10 - Current
Serve as Secretariat to Senate, Business Committee of Senate and Committee of Deans;
Prepare agendas, cover meetings, take minutes of meetings, draft resolutions/extracts of decisions and follow up on implementation;
Implement Management decisions and directives, follow up and give feedback to the Registrar;
Handle student clearance for graduation, preparatory to mandatory NYSC orientation exercise;
Prepare, maintain and update student academic records and transcripts;
Interpret and apply AKSU statutes, NUC guidelines, JAMB regulations and Public Service Rules;
Draft official memos, letters and reports for consideration and further action for the Registrar and Director of Academic Affairs;
Liaise between the Registry and Faculties, Heads of Departments, Examinations Officers, staff and students on a wide range of issues as well as challenges faced;
Supervise Assistant Registrars, Executive Officers and Registry staff generally under my Unit;
Assign tasks, review work and ensure deadlines are met;
Serve as Secretary on ad-hoc committees set up by the Registrar
Assistant Registrar
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA.
2021.12 - 2024.10
Take custody, keep inventory ensure accurate and periodically up-to-date safe keeping of student records with diligent data management;
Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to documents using stylized filing index system;
Screening of students' credentials during the admission exercise as well as prior to graduation;
Liaise with Faculty Officers frequently to synergize on the University Administrative Policy on cooperation on student records, solutions to student and Faculty administration challenges, etc.;
Preparation of all student applications routed to the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Dean or Head of Department;
Preparation and posting, via email, of student academic records, academic transcripts, certificate verification, etc.;
Visual and Technical Support in meetings of Senate, through the AKSU e-Senate Secretariat;
Visual and Technical Support in meetings of Committee of Deans;
Participated in meetings of Business Committee of Senate to vet all results slated to be presented on the floor of Senate.
Assisted in policy development and implementation, promoting institutional compliance.
Administrative Officer
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA.
2015.10 - 2021.12
Supervision of construction projects across the two campuses of the University;
Coordination of facilities maintenance across the two campuses of the University;
Preparation of cost estimates for materials and other resources;
Periodic monitoring and inspection of projects;
Prioritizing and scheduling of tasks for timely completion of projects.
Participated actively in Departmental meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions to progress on various project sites.
Project Officer
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA.
2010.11 - 2015.10
Handling of contractor registration process and keeping up-to-date records of all category of contractors doing business with AKSU;
Inspect, monitor, evaluate and supervision of all construction projects on both campuses;
Prepare and submit periodic progress reports on all construction projects on both campuses to aid Management in decision-making;
Maintenance and/or renovation of existing campus facilities;
Monitored financial expenditures of the project, ensured budget adherence.
Delivered timely results by coordinating with team members and stakeholders.
Met deadlines for projects by developing effective Project Management strategies.
Led team trainings to improve productivity and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Imo State/Nigeria
1998.11 - 2007.10
West African Senior School Certificate -
Command Secondary School
Ibadan, Oyo State/Nigeria
1991.01 - 1997.06
First School Leaving Certificate -
Command Children's School
Victoria Island, Lagos/Nigeria
1984.01 - 1990.10
Skills
Records and Data Management;
Policy Interpretation and Compliance;
Communication and Stakeholder Management;
Process and Meeting Administration;
Problem-Solving and Discretion;
Attention to detail;
Team leadership;
Time management
Project Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
Ibibio
Elementary
Oron
Beginner
Affiliations
Football
Reading
Volunteering
Learning new innovations
Accomplishments
Staff of the Month (Multiple times);
Award of Excellence by Student Union Government, AKSU;
Award of Excellence, National Society of Crop Science Students of Nigeria, AKSU Chapter.
Certification
Member, Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Assistant Registrar
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
2024.10 - Current
Assistant Registrar
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
2021.12 - 2024.10
Administrative Officer
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
2015.10 - 2021.12
Project Officer
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
2010.11 - 2015.10
Bachelor of Technology - Project Management Technology