The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was conceived as Africa’s first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region.
The University offers an American-style education modeled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and student assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005.
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for Job Opportunities at the American University of Nigeria (AUN).
Accountant
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The duties shall include but NOT limited to interpreting and analyzing complex accounting records of financial statements. These may include general accounting, costing or budget data in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A combination of the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience and 5 or more years of accounting experience and successful completion fully qualified Chartered Accountant
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
- Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
- Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
- Knowledge and experience of related computer applications
- Possess adequate supervisory skills needed to lead a team efficiently.
Instructor, ICT
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The instructor provides quality instruction to students in a classroom or laboratory setting. She/he prepares teaching materials and outlines for professional Certification courses in ICT (including CISCO certification), administers and marks test papers, delivers on-site training and online courses training, and maintains class curriculum along national and international standards.
Qualification and Requirement:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of professional experience in Computer Science or Information Systems, Computer Engineering or any related field.
- Professional Certification in CISCO CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator/Modern Desktop Administrator Associate/Developer Associate, Oracle certification or experience as certified instructor in relevant professional fields, managed Unix and Linux skill set; Systems and network administrator; Web server skills set will be an added advantage.
- Skills in effective communication and public presentations.
- Must have high degree of patience and understanding
- Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.
Finance Officer
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The Finance Officer-Student Receivables is charged with the specific tasks associated with tracking the payments. The duties shall include but NOT limited to posting details of transactions, keeping totals of accounts, monitoring the accounts to ensure that payments are up to date, reconciling billing vouchers and collections activities, sending reminders to overdue accounts. Ensures that Student Accounts Receivables are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
Qualification and Requirement:
- BSc in Business Administration, Accounting or related business field.
- Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining general ledgers
- Experience in completion of bookkeeping and office administration procedures, coursework combined with related financial and administrative experience.
- Proficiency in MS-Office, OpenERP and other accounting software.
Graduate Support Coordinator
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The Graduate Support Coordinator is charged with the responsibility of working closely with individual program areas to ensure that program operations function in compliance with AUN Graduate School standard operating procedures. The duties shall include but not limited to;
- informing and keeping the program’s faculty and students up to date with new and current graduate studies policies, procedures, and requirements as prescribed in the School of Graduate Studies Catalog.
- Maintaining a wide variety of graduate school materials (e.g. inventory of graduate school catalogue, application and website location, test score, letter of recommendation etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of materials for internal use and distribution, as required.
- Serving, as appropriate, as a first point of contact in support of graduate students and faculty members who are seeking resolution to graduate-related challenges.
- Providing information to applicants (when appropriate) and graduate students, both newly-accepted and continuing, on all aspects of the program(s): admission requirements, funding, procedures and deadlines.
- Assisting the Dean in program reviews to ensure successful accreditation and facilitates activities at the school level.
- Maintaining record of Graduate School program, and course assessment through development of learning objectives, appropriate strategies, and feedback.
- Supporting high quality graduate education by serving as the Graduate School representative on dissertation defenses or on scholarship review committees managed by the Graduate School.
Qualification and Requirement:
- A master’s degree or good first degree in any arts or social science disciplines from a recognized University.
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional level experience in a University’s graduate school providing graduate support services.
- Strong oral/written communication skills are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multicultural campus environment.
- Should possess strong written and oral communications skills
- Should be proficient in the use of Information and Communications Technology tools and e-resources.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
- Possess great organizational skills and planning.
- Possess strong organizational and people skills
Office Assistant, Office of the Registrar
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: OND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The Office Assistant is charged with the responsibility of providing assistance as needed within the office of the Registrar. The position shall also have the responsibility of providing clerical support for the office. The Office Assistant contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations of the office, works closely with the Executive Assistant and other staff of the Office to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the policies and procedures of the department.
Qualification and Requirement:
- Must have a minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or the equivalent.
- Minimum 3-year experience in post-secondary education administration preferable.
- Experience in a professional setting.
- Knowledge of the OpenERP system application a plus
- Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office, database management experience required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English both oral and written.
- Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.
Executive Assistant, Office of the AVP HR & Planning
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The Executive Assistant to the Assistant Vice President Human Resources & Planning is charged with the responsibility of providing high-level administrative support services in accordance with AUN Policies and Procedures. He/she shall prepare statistical reports, handle information requests, and perform clerical functions which include but are not limited to preparing correspondence, travels, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. The Executive Assistant shall also relieve the Dean of administrative detail by coordinating work flow within the different units/departments of the Student Affairs Division in line with the established processes and procedures.
Qualification and Requirement:
- A good first degree from a recognized University.
- A minimum of seven (7) years post NYSC experience working as an executive assistant
- Experience of working in an Academic environment is highly beneficial
- Should possess strong organizational and people skills
- Should possess Strong written and oral communications skills
- Should be proficient in the use of Information and Communications Technology tools and e-resources.
- Assure discreet handling of all issues.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
- Possess great organizational skills and planning.
Stacks Monitor
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: OND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
This position of Stacks Monitor is responsible for supervising the general maintenance of order and cleanliness of the Library’s resources in the Stacks and in the other areas of the Library. The duties shall include but not limited to the security of Library items as well as the enforcement of Library’s Code of Conduct in accordance with the policies and procedures of the American University of Nigeria.
Qualification and Requirement:
- A Diploma in Library Science preferably with work experience in Library setting.
- Experience working with the Library of Congress System of Classification is preferred.
- Technological familiarity with computers is desired.
- Ability to interact with the public effectively and courteously
- Ability to work in a changing, progressive environment
Information Literacy Librarian
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The Information literacy librarian shall be charged with the responsibility of assisting with information literacy classes while providing needed and up-to-date information to students and faculty alike, as well as other members of the university community. The position shall ensure that patrons receives adequate skill in the use of the resources of the digital services department and e-learning center. The position shall report directly to the Information Literacy Manager.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science.
- 1 – 3 years’ professional experience in a digitalized learning resource center or library facility required.
- Ability to map information to valid reference sources.
- Ability to instruct and proven knowledge of varied formats of information sources.
- Must possess good communication skills.
- Must be flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances at the workplace.
- Must demonstrate a good knowledge of information communication technology in reaching out to faculty and students.
- Must be a team player.
Customer Service Assistant
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: OND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The position of a Customer Service Assistant will primarily serve as a front desk person. She/he will provide contacts with essential information regarding courses available. Also, the Customer Service Assistant is responsible for counseling potential students on course suitability.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Diploma in any Arts or Social Science discipline.
- At least One (1) year experience in customer service.
- Knowledge of IT applications.
- Must have a pleasant disposition and friendly personality
- Must have a high degree of patience and understanding
- Skills in effective communication and public presentations.
Coordinator of Athletics
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Adamawa | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
The Coordinator for Athletics is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the use of all athletic facilities by students’ groups of the University. The duties will include but not limited to planning, organizing, and supervising all athletic awards events, intramural sports/game schedules, transportation, lodging, and meals for out-to-town athletic events. An ideal candidate would be responsible for maintain an active athletic program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development, developing training options and/or improvement plans for students to ensure exemplary operations in the area of athletics, compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs as well as maintaining a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary. Establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment. Oversee the physical care and condition of the sport pitches and sites of athletic activities, supervising their building, equipping and maintenance. Perform any other duties as assigned or delegated.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary institution
- Teaching certificate with physical education endorsement.
- At least 3 years of teaching and coaching experience.
- Experience to carry out the responsibilities, including knowledge of exercise and weight training, sports activities, and physical conditioning.
- Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program.
- Ability to manage budget and personnel, and coordinate athletics activities.
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible, and serve as a role model for all students.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by clicking on the BUTTONS below.
Accountant
Instructor, ICT
Finance Officer
Graduate Support Coordinator
Office Assistant, Office of the Registrar
Executive Assistant, Office of the AVP HR & Planning
Stacks Monitor
Customer Service Assistant
Coordinator of Athletics
Deadline: June 21, 2023
