Secretarial Assistant I

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: Secretarial Assistant I

Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Category: Registry

Requirements

• Three O'Level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language, plus 50 w.p.m. typing proficiency and the prescribed experience in the Secretarial Assistant cadre.

Other Requirements:

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

Salary Range

• CONTISS 05: N1,103,706.00 - N1,409,344.00 annually.

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

Application Instruction

• All certificates and qualifications will be subject to verification. Candidates must satisfy the relevant experience requirements stated for the post.
• Candidates must provide evidence of NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate where applicable, in accordance with extant Nigerian regulations and the requirements of the post.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory interview/selection assessment, medical fitness and other conditions prescribed by the University.
• All enquiries should be directed to: [email protected]
• Applicants should clearly indicate the specific post and Department/Unit applied for.
• 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.
• 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.

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:

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

Educational Background:

• Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates

Work Experience:

• Current Position and Date of Last Promotion/Appointment/Regrading
• Important Learned Conferences/Workshops/Courses Attended with details of Paper Presentation (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Current Salary and Status/Grade Level
• Publications (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Research Activities (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Postgraduate Supervision (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Attraction of Research Grants (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.
• Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
• Major Academic-related Services to the Nation outside the University System (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)
• Distinctions and Awards
• Membership of Professional Bodies

Application Deadline: 20th November, 2026.