DR. JONATHAN ADEDAYO ODUKOYA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor (Test & Measurement) | Coordinator, Centre for Thought Management
Nigeria +2349096505735 dayoodukoya@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/adedayo-odukoya/

Executive Summary

Visionary Higher Education Executive and Associate Professor of Psychometrics with 35+ years of driving academic excellence, strategic organizational leadership, and evidence-based assessment frameworks. Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives as Dean and Department Head, consistently optimizing academic governance, operational efficiency, and curriculum innovation. Expert in test construction, quantitative data analysis, cognitive assessment modeling, and change management. Recognized for stewarding complex multi-stakeholder grant projects and cultivating high-performance academic teams to achieve 100% regulatory compliance and accreditation.

Core Competencies & ATS Keyword Clusters

Executive Leadership & Strategy

Strategic Planning, Academic Governance, Change Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement

Psychometrics & Quantitative Analytics

Test Construction, Validity Modeling, Factor Analysis, Multi-Variable Regression, SPSS / R, Item Response Theory, Diagnostic Assessment

Higher Education Operations

Curriculum Design, NUC Accreditation Compliance, Program Lifecycle Management, Budget Administration, Faculty Development, Quality Assurance

Research & Grant Stewardship

Grant Administration (₦10M DOF Grant), Mixed-Methods Research, Institutional Publishing Strategy, Peer Review, Thought Architecture

Professional Experience

Associate Professor (Test & Measurement)
Covenant University | Ota, Nigeria
Jun 2013 — Present
  • Spearhead advanced psychometrics, test development, and research methodologies curricula, mentoring high-potential postgraduate cohorts through dissertation completion.
  • Direct and coordinate the Centre for Thought Management, optimizing the strategic allocation and execution of the ₦10M David Oyedepo Foundation Grant to drive institutional cognitive research.
  • Cultivate strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaborations across academic departments to foster interdisciplinary assessment strategies.
  • Engineered standardized cognitive assessment frameworks evaluating 5,000+ emerging leaders annually across West Africa.
Dean, College of Leadership & Development Studies
Covenant University | Ota, Nigeria
Jun 2023 — Jun 2025
  • Orchestrated the strategic turnaround and operational governance of 5 academic departments comprising 40+ faculty members and 1,200+ students.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives and academic roadmaps that drove a 28% surge in high-impact peer-reviewed research publications.
  • Secured 100% NUC accreditation compliance by implementing rigorous quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement protocols.
  • Improved graduate leadership readiness metrics by 35% through evidence-based curriculum redesign and structured mentorship interventions.
Head, Department of Psychology
Covenant University | Ota, Nigeria
Aug 2018 — Jan 2021
  • Reengineered departmental operational workflows, scaling student support interventions and counseling initiatives by 40%.
  • Empowered a high-performing team of academic professionals, supervising 15+ postgraduate candidates through complex quantitative research life cycles.
  • Championed data-driven curriculum reforms aligned with national benchmarks and international psychological assessment standards.
Coordinator, Open Distance & e-Learning Committee
Covenant University | Ota, Nigeria
2017 — 2018
  • Pioneered the strategic integration of robust online learning management systems, expanding institutional footprint and digital accessibility across the university.
Principal
Funtaj International School | Kuje, Abuja
Nov 2010 — Jul 2012
  • Directed holistic school operations, academic curriculum execution, and faculty performance evaluations to maximize educational excellence and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented structured diagnostic assessment protocols and quality control mechanisms to elevate student achievement outcomes.
Principal Assistant Registrar (Research Division)
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) | Accra
Mar 1991 — Jun 2003
  • Commanded comprehensive research initiatives to baseline and elevate regional examination standards, ensuring statistical reliability and construct validity across testing matrices.
  • Led cross-national research teams in standardizing psychometric test administration protocols across multiple West African nations.
Lecturer 1, Department of Psychology
Obafemi Awolowo University | Ile Ife, Nigeria
May 1990 — Sep 1991
  • Designed and delivered core psychology and research methodology instructional modules, fostering analytical and critical thinking competencies among undergraduate cohorts.
Graduate Assistant
University of Ibadan | Ibadan, Nigeria
Aug 1987 — Jul 1990
  • Facilitated granular psychometric research, psychodiagnostic test standardization, and large-scale empirical data collection frameworks.

Published Books & Thought Architecture Blueprints

THOUGHT MANAGEMENT: Enhancing Mental Wellness, Productivity and Leadership Acumen [Technical Edition]
Author: Dr. Jonathan Adedayo Odukoya, Ph.D. | Available on Selar (selar.com/0635578177)
  • Comprehensive academic and executive treatise uniting 40+ years of psychological counseling, empirical psychometrics, and cognitive neuroscience with enduring thought governance principles.
  • Introduces the Crossroads Decision Matrix and evidence-based diagnostic tools to eliminate executive decision fatigue.
THOUGHT MANAGEMENT: A Practical Blueprint for Mental Mastery & Human Flourishing [Youth & Emerging Leaders Edition]
Author: Dr. Jonathan Adedayo Odukoya, Ph.D. | Available on Selar (selar.com/24176o5i13)
  • Interactive training manual and workbook equipped with diagnostic worksheets, origin deconstruction protocols, and memory bank transfer exercises for rising leaders.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Research Publications (25+ Total)

  • Psychometric Assessment of the Efficacy of Thought Management Interventions -- Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 8(1), 776–789 (2026). (View Open-Access Paper)
  • Quality Assurance Practice in African Universities: Lessons from a Private Nigerian University -- Journal of Educational and Social Research, 5(2), 251. (View on Richtmann)
  • Time Management Practices, Character Development and Academic Performance -- Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 6(5 S2), 374. (Google Scholar)
  • Formulation and Implementation of Educational Policies in Nigeria -- African Educational Research Journal, 6(1), 1–4. (Google Scholar)
  • Assessing the Effectiveness of Mobile Learning Devices in Tertiary Institutions -- International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 11(4). (Google Scholar)
  • Complete Catalog of 25+ Publications: researchgate.net/profile/Jonathan-Odukoya

Education

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology & Psychometrics
University of Ibadan
M.Ed. in Guidance & Counselling
University of Ibadan
B.Ed. in Special Education & Psychology (Zoology Sub-major)
University of Ibadan

Certifications & Professional Affiliations

  • Leading Strategic Innovation in Organizations
  • Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) -- Member
  • Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) -- Member
  • Licensed Educational Administrator