Plateau State University, Bokkos announces vacancies for two key leadership positions: Vice-Chancellor and Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
The Vice-Chancellor position requires a Professor with at least 10 years of experience, international recognition, and impeccable integrity. The ideal candidate should be a visionary academic with demonstrable administrative competence, entrepreneurial drive, and a strong track record of leadership. The tenure is a single non-renewable term of 5 years.
Similarly, the Director of ICT position requires a good first degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related fields, a Master’s degree, and at least 10 years of ICT experience. The ideal candidate should have demonstrable success in managing ICT systems, strong leadership skills, and professional certifications.
The tenure is a single term of 5 years. Applications should be submitted to the Registrar with required documents, marked accordingly for each position.
Read the official statement below:
“ADVERTISEMENT: PLATEAU STATE UNIVERSITY, BOKKOS — Call for Applications: Vice-Chancellor & Director of ICT
Are you ready to lead in an environment where knowledge meets innovation? Plateau State University, Bokkos invites applications from suitably qualified professionals to occupy two top-tier leadership positions: Vice-Chancellor and Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
- VACANCY: VICE-CHANCELLOR
Location: Plateau State University, Bokkos
Tenure: Single non-renewable term of 5 years
Application Deadline: 6 weeks from date of publication
The Role:
The Vice-Chancellor serves as the Chief Executive and Academic Officer, overseeing academic and administrative functions, and ensuring adherence to University laws and regulations.
Eligibility Criteria:
A Professor with not less than 10 years of experience on the rank.
A visionary academic with demonstrable administrative competence.
Proven academic and public leadership credentials with international recognition.
Must be below 65 years at the time of application.
Of impeccable integrity, entrepreneurial drive, and free from financial embarrassment.
Should not have any prior conviction.
Application Package Must Include:
35 copies of signed Curriculum Vitae with detailed personal and professional information.
A personal vision for the University (max. 2,000 words).
Names and confidential referee reports from three referees (one from current workplace).
Submit to:
The Registrar, Plateau State University, Bokkos, P.M.B. 2012, Jos, Plateau State.
Mark envelope: “POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR”
- VACANCY: DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Location: Plateau State University, Bokkos
Tenure: Single term of 5 years
Application Deadline: 4 weeks from date of publication
The Role:
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Director of ICT oversees the University’s ICT systems and infrastructure, providing strategic leadership to support academic, administrative, and student-focused innovations.
Eligibility Criteria:
A good First Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related fields.
A Master’s Degree and minimum of 10 years ICT experience.
Membership in professional ICT bodies and at least two relevant certifications.
Demonstrable success in managing ICT systems in a complex institution.
Strong leadership, credibility, and integrity.
Application Package Must Include:
3 copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Names and contacts of three referees (2 must attest to professional/academic standing).
Submit to:
The Registrar, Plateau State University, Bokkos, P.M.B. 2012, Jos, Plateau State.
Mark envelope: “POST OF DIRECTOR OF ICT”
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Signed:
Yakubu F. Ayuba
Registrar & Secretary to Council
Plateau State University, Bokkos
Be a part of shaping the future of higher education in Plateau State. Apply now and inspire change!”
