Office Assistant

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife is a first-generation comprehensive public institution established in 1961 as the University of Ife by the then Western Region of Nigeria. In August 1975, the Federal Government of Nigeria took over the University and in 1987 renamed it after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a frontline Nigerian Statesman and one of the University's founding fathers. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land of 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest of Nigeria. The Vision of the founders of the University was to establish an institution dedicated to the promotion of learning and culture.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Category: Registry

Requirements

• Three O'Level credit passes at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language.

Other Requirements:

• Digital literacy is a requirement.
• Candidates must possess qualifications obtained from recognized institutions and, where applicable, be eligible for registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.

Salary Range

• CONTISS 03: N952,989.00 - N1,168,816.00 annually.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instruction

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to makired appointment to any advertised position if it considers that no candidate meets the required standard.
• Candidates must provide evidence of NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate where applicable, in accordance with extant Nigerian regulations and the requirements of the post.
• Applicants should clearly indicate the specific post and Department/Unit applied for.
• All enquiries should be directed to: [email protected]
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory interview/selection assessment, medical fitness and other conditions prescribed by the University.
• Interested candidates should submit, through the online application portal, soft copies of their application, detailed Curriculum Vitae in the prescribed format, photocopies of credentials and supporting documents.
• All certificates and qualifications will be subject to verification. Candidates must satisfy the relevant experience requirements stated for the post.

Referees:

• The online application form requires candidates to submit details (full name, email, phone number, etc.) of three (3) referees who shall be contacted and required to upload their reports.

Applicants are required to present their detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following order:

Personal Data:

• Date of Birth
• Number and Ages of Children
• ContactAddress
• Physical Disability/Challenge
• Telephone Number
• Email Address
• Full Name (underline Surname)
• Marital Status
• Senatorial District
• Permanent Address
• Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Name of Nextof Kin
• Post Desired
• Place of Birth
• State of Origin
• Address of Next of Kin

Educational Background:

• Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates

Work Experience:

• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
• Current Salary and Status/Grade Level
• Attraction of Research Grants (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Current Position and Date of Last Promotion/Appointment/Regrading
• Important Learned Conferences/Workshops/Courses Attended with details of Paper Presentation (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Postgraduate Supervision (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Publications (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Names and addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the candidate's field of study in the case of an academic position)
• Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.
• Distinctions and Awards
• Major Academic-related Services to the Nation outside the University System (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Research Activities (Applicable to Academic Positions)

Application Deadline: 20th November, 2026.