Core Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the management of all libraries and related information and communication materials and resources of the University in accordance with the rules and regulations approved by the Academic Board.
2. Implement decisions of the Library Board approved by the Academic Board.

Core Responsibilities

1. The Directorate of Quality Assurance and Promotion is responsible for coordinating, planning and monitoring academic programmes of the University.
2. The Directorate shall be the university-wide body with the responsibility of spearheading the quality assurance system of the University including all sections and the various mechanisms designed to maintain high performance standards.

Core Responsibilities

Responsible for:

a) The revenue generating units of the University

b) The management of the hostels of the University

c) The management of the Printing/Reprographic Unit

d) The management of the Technical Education and Training Unit

e) The management of the University bookshop

f) The management of other commercial activities

g) Adding value to the existing service lines and also rolling out new product/service lines for business growth

h) Negotiating business contracts

i) Initiating, encouraging, promoting, facilitating and coordinating the University’s business enterprise

j) Customer engagement practices such as frequent interactions, understanding requirements, collecting feedback on implementation and taking corrective measures, where required

k) Establishing standard systems and procedures in the Unit for high quality service delivery to clientele and ensure higher profitability through effective utilization of resources

l) Promoting strategic partnerships between the University and industries and business community

m) Perform any other related functions as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor

Core Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar, exercise oversight responsibility over the operations of all hospitals, clinics and other health units of the University.
2. Perform any other functions as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor through the Registrar.

The Directorate of Information and Communication Technology is responsible for providing and maintaining the ICT infrastructure of the University wherever situated.

Core Responsibilities

Specifically responsible for:

a) Providing leadership for the development of a progressive ICT environment within the University and all distance learning centres

b) Overseeing the design and facilitating the integration of sound ICT architecture, technology standards and best practices for the University

c) Developing programmes and schedules that include privacy and security oversight for academic and administrative information processes, and computer services to meet the goals and objectives of the University

d) Developing strategic plans and implementing the objectives of the information technology needs of the university to ensure the computer capabilities are responsive to the needs of the university’s growth and objectives

e) Overseeing the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software packages

f) Developing, reviewing and certificating all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans

g) Developing, directing and managing all computing and ICT strategic plans of the University

h) Establishing university infrastructure to support and guide individual divisions, faculties, departments, or campuses in computing and information technology efforts

i) Ensuring the identification and installation of appropriate and progressive IT infrastructure that can support administration, and enhance teaching and research

j) Providing leadership in the formulation and implementation of effective online teaching and learning

k) Advising on the acquisition of digital academic resources to support virtual teaching and learning

l) Planning and executing training programmes in ICT for staff and students

m) Improvement in teaching delivery and aided technologies

n) Developing and maintaining, and facilitating implementation of a sound and Integrated ICT architecture

o) Directing the information and data integrity of the university and its business units

p) Developing and establishing operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology

q) Evaluating overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommending enhancements

r) Advising senior management on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support of institutional goals and objectives

s) Preparing university ICT objectives and budgets to facilitate the orderly and efficient capture, storage, processing, and dissemination of information

t) Interacting with senior academic decision makers on internal and external operations that are impacted by the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information

u) Reviewing and approving major contracts for computing and information technology services and equipment including service level agreements

v) Ensuring the security of the information systems, communication lines, and equipment

w) Identifying emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within the University

x) Assessing new computing technologies to determine potential value for the university

y) Recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating department staff

z) Undertaking any other assignments that the Vice-Chancellor or Registrar shall deem necessary

The Directorate of Works and Physical Development is responsible for providing and maintaining the physical infrastructure, including buildings, plant, machinery, utilities, roads, byways, grounds and gardens of the University, whether owned, leased or otherwise controlled or possessed by the University, wherever situated.

Core Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the physical and infrastructural works of the University in an efficient and effective manner.
2. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, subject to the approval of the Development Committee, the Directorate of Works and Physical Development shall handle or deal with:

   a) The supervision of works and contracts to ensure that construction and renovations are in consonance with prevailing industry standards and specifications, taking due cognizance of the needs and requirements of the University

   b) The management of construction contracts with a view to ensuring compliance and due delivery of projects

   c) The procurement of designs and drawings, works and consultancy services relating to the provision of technical advice on construction in compliance with national law and these Statutes

   d) The management and maintenance of the buildings, roads, drains, parks and gardens of the University and their designs and drawings

   e) Exercising oversight responsibility over the operations of the Maintenance Unit

   f) The general landscaping of campuses and properties of the University

   g) The acquisition and allocation of housing for employees of the University

   h) The construction and maintenance of residential facilities for students

   i) The management and control of land use and the maintenance of records on all land transactions entered into by and on behalf of the University

   j) The provision of valuation services

   k) The management, control and disposal of waste

   l) The provision of fumigation and other pest control services

   m) The discharge of any other assignments that the Vice-Chancellor shall deem necessary

The Directorate of University Relations is responsible for building and maintaining the University’s corporate image and relationship with its publics, managing events and communicating with the University’s stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Directorate of University Relations shall also be responsible for:

a) Coordinating and overseeing the organization of all major or special events and ceremonies including matriculation, congregation, investiture, public lectures and inaugural, inter-faculty and valedictory lectures

b) Receiving guests and visitors of the University and providing the necessary courtesies and protocols

c) Regulating and controlling the putting up of notices, posters, and banners

d) Marketing, branding and communications

e) The maintenance of relations with the Alumni of the University

f) Dissemination of information to internal and external stakeholders

g) The production of university publications

h) The discharge of any other assignments that the Registrar shall deem necessary

The Directorate of General Administration and Operations is responsible for coordinating municipal and management services of the University.

Core Responsibilities

Specifically assist the Registrar in the following:

a) Managing time and space for meetings of University Boards and Committees by developing annual Schedule of Meetings

b) Keep leadership archives of the University; assist the Registrar in monitoring the term of Committee members and initiating the constitution/reconstitution of membership of University Boards/Committees in due course

c) Ensure that appropriate logistics are made available to Management and Staff

d) Ensure the efficient use of the University’s physical infrastructure and utility services through routine inspection and reporting

e) Investigate availability and suitability of options for new premises or land for expansion purposes

f) Ensure environmental cleanliness and good sanitary conditions on all campuses through routine inspection and reporting

g) Ensure that agreed work by Staff or Contractors have been completed satisfactorily and on time and follow up on any deficiencies thereafter, for timely corrective measures to be implemented

h) Superintend over the Transport Unit and ensure effective management of the University’s fleet of vehicles

i) Superintend over the Security Unit and ensure the provision of quality security services

j) Establish early warning systems that identify and provide warning about safety and security of buildings, sites, locations, events and activities

k) Respond in a timely manner to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise

l) Direct, plan and implement essential central services such as security, estate, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling

m) Superintend over labelling of structures

n) Ensure that buildings meet health and safety requirements

o) Keep an up-to-date inventory of all buildings, equipment, vehicles and other valuable properties with their respective service, maintenance and insurance renewals schedules

p) Manage space allocation for official gatherings by staff or external bodies

q) Offer various student and staff municipal services

r) Perform any other emerging activities outside the schedules of any other administrative directorate

The Directorate of Human Resource is responsible for the strategic management and development of the University’s human capital.

Core Responsibilities

Specifically assist the Registrar in the following:

a) Lead in the development and implementation of the human resource policies of the University

b) Provide strategic planning with respect to the human resource needs of the University

c) Coordinate all appointment and promotion processes in the University

d) Oversee recruitment process in close coordination with Heads of Departments

e) Keep, maintain and update records of Staff

f) Plan and ensure execution of staff orientation and career development programmes

g) Provide general support services and recreational activities to Staff

h) Ensure the timely renewal and termination of employment contracts

i) Manage Staff compensation and benefits in conjunction with the Directorate of Finance

j) Institute and maintain a system for monitoring and evaluating the performance of all employees of the University and submit reports thereon to the Vice-Chancellor and the Council

k) Manage and advise on the collective bargaining process and collective agreements with unionized staff

l) Draw and maintain an effective succession plan

m) Coordinate employee activities in compliance with national and international laws

n) Institute a system for continuing education and in-service training for all employees of the University

o) Discharge any other assignment that the Registrar shall deem necessary

The Directorate of Academic Affairs is responsible for implementing the academic policies and managing the general academic programmes of the University.

Core Responsibilities

1. Assist the Registrar in the following:

   a) Preparation and implementation of teaching and examination schedules

   b) Processing of admission applications including advertisements for such applications

   c) The allocation of lecture rooms and examination centres as well as other logistical matters relating to the academic agenda of the University

   d) Making physical arrangements for all academic functions of the University

   e) The maintenance of academic facilities and the supervision of employees

   f) The preparation and issuance of statements of examination results, transcripts and certificates

   g) The preparation and publication of academic materials, including the Handbook of Regulations for courses of study for Junior members in consultation with the Director of University Relations

   h) Collaborating with faculties and departments to provide effective student services

   i) The discharge of any other assignments that the Registrar shall deem necessary

2. Coordinate the dealings of the University with all affiliated institutions