SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management receives directives from the Director. He/She will perform duties assigned to him by the Director of Admissions and also oversee and supervise the duties and roles of the Admissions Counselors as well as support the School of Graduate Studies in its recruitment drive as prescribed in the policies and procedures... of the American University of Nigeria.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:


Develops and oversees networks of parents, former parents, alumni and community leaders to support the recruitment of qualified students in the admissions program as well the graduate school.
Develops, directs and evaluates recruitment campaigns and strategies consistent with the policies and procedures of AUN.
Directs program of admissions counseling and reviews exceptional admissions cases.
Directs outreach and other pipeline activities to cultivate relationships with prospective parents and students in support of recruitment of AUN graduate programs.
Confers with staff of other schools to explain the admission requirements and student transfer credit
Attends meetings on behalf of the Director of Admissions in his absence.
Evaluate courses offered by other schools to determine their equivalency to courses offered at AUN.
Directs preparation of printed materials explaining admission requirements and transfer credit policies for dissemination to other schools.
Counsels students having problems related to admissions.
Assigns tasks to and supervises admissions staff, such as state representatives and coordinators.
Participates in, or, conducts student recruitment programs with other members of faculty and staff.
Works with the Admissions Consultants on the admissions budget and with the university Marketing and other relevant departments on admissions and marketing materials, ads, mailings, web pages and publications that interpret the university to prospective students, TV and Radio interviews and advertisements etc.
Works and administers with the Director of Admissions, the scholarship program and the students who have applied and are worthy of the scholarship.
Meets with prospective students and parents.
Visits secondary schools to inform students and parents about AUN, represents AUN at Open Houses in various cities and venues.
Directs and handles the process of testing and screening applicants.
Develops and oversees systems to support and track prospective families and students including, but not limited live support online, admissions hotline, and Admissions Call Center.
Engages current students to support recruitment.
Develops relationships with organizations and maintains calendars of their key activities to host or visit them for recruitment purposes.
Creates periodic reports of regional and campus recruitment.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.


Requirements for the position:


A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Sociology or any other Social Science discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
Masters in any of the above listed areas would be an added advantage.
A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience, preferably in a secondary or post-secondary academic setting.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and computer knowledge (web base recruitment strategies will serve as a plus).
Intermediate to expert level competence with MS Office and database applications.
Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness;
Academic expertise, administrative experience and marketing skills.
Excellent time management skills;
Attention to detail when reviewing applicant’s transcripts;
Ability to make clear, timely decisions.


Other requirements, abilities for the position:


Good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new higher education institution on the American model in a rural region of Nigeria.
Should have the ability to interact effectively with student, parents, alumni, high school teachers and university staff.
Dynamic and innovative personality.
Mastering more than one language.


Description of Benefits:

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University. more

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for a Medical Doctor. This is an EXTERNAL position open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Medical Doctor will be charged with the responsibility of providing a comprehensive medical care to our diverse University community, promote health and wellness, and contribute to the overall wellbeing of... Faculty, Students and Staff in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the AUN Health Center.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:


Deliver high-quality medical services including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. 
Conduct routine examinations and health assessments.
Develop and implement health promotion programs and preventive care initiatives to enhance the health of the university community.
Work closely with team members to coordinate comprehensive care and referral services as needed.
Provide health education and counseling to faculty, students and staff on various health topics, including nutrition, mental health, and disease prevention.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with legal and institutional standards.
Act as a first responder in medical emergencies and provide immediate care when required.
Stay updated on medical best practices and advancements. 
Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.


Requirements for the position:


Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
Valid medical license to practice in Nigeria.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, preferably with experience in a university or college health environment.
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and capable of working in a diverse environment. 
Strong organizational and time-management skills.


Other requirements, abilities for the position:


Experience in student health services or college healthcare.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Knowledge of health regulations and privacy laws.
Experience in NHIA protocol
Thorough knowledge in Pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.


Description of Benefits:

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University. more

Position Summary
The Teacher Professional Development Advisor is an American University of Nigeria (AUN) employee and will lead the AUN team on the Learn to Read USAID funded Activity. The position holder will be located at the Learn to Read project head office in Abuja. The position holder will report to the Chief of Party of the Learn to Read Activity.
Specific Responsibilities

Ensure... technical coordination of state-level activities and obtain support from directorates and local government authorities as needed. 
Work closely with the Senior Pupil & Teacher Performance Advisor to manage support staff and consultants as needed to ensure smooth implementation of project activities. 
Ensure the timely production, coordination, and reporting of all data: quarterly reports, MERLA data, financial information, etc. 
Support the development of literacy curriculum and standards in colleges of education in collaboration with the National Commission for Colleges of Education and state-based colleges of education. 
Participate in regular meetings and maintain regular communication with state level team counterparts, and with the learning team staff to ensure coherent planning, MERLA practices, and project troubleshooting. 
Support development and implementation of teacher, school leader, and local government authority staff training in local language early literacy methods and materials. 
Support development and implementation of all local language teacher and classroom supervision, monitoring/coaching, and pupil testing efforts. 
Work closely with the Senior Pupil &Teacher Performance Advisor to develop working relationship with teacher development institutions. 
Provide TA capacity development design leadership and advisory support to state learning partner teams in accordance with TA plans for TPD support. 
Represent the project in major state meetings and events as appropriate.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Master’s degree in education in the area of languages, PhD preferred with at least three years of supervisory experience with groups or teams of staff required. Also at least five years of relevant technical experience working with activities of a similar scope to this activity.
Prior experience with the development of early grade literacy materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA, preferred.
At least five years of technical experience in developing and implementing Teacher Professional Development (TPD) plans and results-based management.
Fluency in written and spoken English highly desired, advanced proficiency required.

Preferred Skills and Expertise

Previous experience in similar role and with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking, excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Familiarity with early grade reading in Hausa language preferred. more

SUMMARY: 

A Network Engineer reports to the Network Manager and is responsible for monitoring devices and cabling structure within the AUN network; ensuring proper functionality of entire system.
The network engineer also plans and designs processes in which the network can be configured, implement, managed, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain networks in line with stipulated policies and... procedures.
Carry out penetration testing, network sniffing and reconnaissance.
Responsible for installing network hardware, cabling structure, and software for network. 
Tests, monitors, and maintain cabling structure environment. 
Tests, monitors, and maintain wireless controllers and access points. 
Install and maintain network services. Oversee network security and defend the security architecture of the Network and manages back-up of configurations of network devices and restoration. 
Perform troubleshooting, analysis of connectivity between servers, workstations and Internet cloud. 
Perform other duties assigned by his supervisors

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution with at least minimum of 1 (one) year post NYSC experience working in network.
Certifications: CCNA etc.
Advanced knowledge of cabling structured network.
Operating Systems knowledge: Windows, Cisco IOS, Linux family
Hands-on experience implementing and administrating Cisco network equipment: switches, routers, firewalls, network protocols, VoIP., Wireless Access Points and WLAN Controllers
Demonstrable level of competence including:
A thorough understanding of the network technology and protocols
A practical level of experience implementing and administrating common
TCP/IP-based and other services
Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities
Troubleshooting focused on determining hardware vs. software, network vs. application/systems
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong analytical abilities and professional office experience needed.
Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift, carry, and move network equipment and other ancillary equipment.
Possess high level interpersonal communication skills more

SUMMARY:

The Senior Software Support Engineer/Developer reports to Manager Information System and shares the responsibility and accountability for the effective and efficient support service and development of all Enterprise Software/Applications deployed at AUN.
The Software Support Engineer/Developer, under the leadership of the Manager ISS, monitors, analyses, develops and solves... application service requests; installs, modifies, upgrades, and optimizes enterprise application for AUN information systems.
The position is also charged with the responsibility of designing and maintaining programs and source code development and implementation in line with AUN Policies and Procedures as well as AUN IT Policy and shall also provide support for users regarding programming issues Database Management. 
Assist the IS Manager in providing end-user supports and Software Developer for all information systems at AUN such as but not limited to OpenERP, LMS (Canvas, Moodle, and Turnitin), CMMS, BIODUX, POS, VingCard, Koha, eWallet, Cafeteria POS, DSpace, CarePlus, Badge Manager, any other enterprise software that will be acquired for AUN operations.
Supports the purchase and sale of e-books as required by faculty and students.
Proactively supports day-to-day system operations and engineering including system files management, account maintenance, systems monitoring, and printing.
Acts as a resource person to other Software Support Engineers & Unit Interns.
Overseas software installations of operating systems, layered products, and third-party products for multi-user computer systems.
Document and compile users’ requirements, processes, manuals, and guides.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field as well as (3) years’ experience of information systems support (hardware, software, processes). A Master’s Degree will serve as an added advantage.
Demonstrate an understanding of the issues relevant to OpenERP software modules including Finance, Admissions, Faculty, Academic registry SIS, HR, Library, and Facilities Management.
Strong hands-on experience on Relational Database Management systems (Oracle, MS-Access, MS-SQL, MySQL, Postgres, Python etc.
Strong knowledge of Structured Query and Language and ability to write and execute complex SQL commands and statements to process and manage complex dataset. 
Strong knowledge of Business Analytics systems and reporting 
Strong hands-on experience on Windows Server OS, LINUX (Ubuntu and other flavors of Linus), Solaris, and UNIX.
Strong knowledge of Storage systems (NAS, SAN)
Strong knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS)
Knowledge of Web Application Security.
Advanced knowledge of AUN supported applications
Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities.
Good knowledge of data protection technics and methodology 
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to learn and support new applications.
Possess high level interpersonal communication skills. more

The Director ACIT will plan, develop, organize, and implement Professional certification curriculums and programs for the Center; will be responsible for the Management and oversight of the Department to ensure that all department activities are consistent with the mission and goals of the Department and AUN. Also, s/he will be directly responsible for the overall management and administration of... the African Centre for ICT Innovation and Training (ACIT) including the coordination & delivery of Professional & Vocational Development (PVD) in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Center and AUN policies. The Director of ACIT shall report directly to the President.
 DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the ACIT to ensure that project goals are accomplished.
Analyzes current ICT market curriculum; develops, designs, or modifies program to ensure the Center and community ICT educational needs are being met.
Drafts and/or collects appropriate resource and instructional materials from major technology providers such as CISCO, Microsoft, Oracle, Google, PMI, Huawei etc.
Demonstrates and trains instructors on best practices and methods for teaching students to use ICT knowledge and skills for specified fields and tasks.
Remains current on trends and developments in educational and professional technologies.
Improves relationships with OEMs (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, PMI, Google, etc.) training schemes to extend the ACIT’s community outreach and development.
Proficient in ICT skills, including Hardware, Software (Operating Systems, application programs etc.), Network, Information security, Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet and e-mail, and other relevant systems and applications as used by the ACIT and AUN.
Maintains a record of all transactions performed at the center using the university’s approved Content Management System (CMS).
Plans, organizes and takes a leadership role in the implementation of policies which affect the operation of these auxiliary services.
Responsible for the development, review and approval of budgets, expenditures, strategies & action plans, performance targets, etc. of the Center under the direction of the President.
Is responsible for the supervision of all accounting operations which will follow AUN policies and procedure and in collaboration with the Financial Operations Department.
Is responsible for the annual performance appraisals, probation review and other administrative functions for staff according to AUN policies and procedure and in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
Overall management and control of all programs and the day-to-day activities of the Center.
Supervision and guidance of the Staff Assistants and contributes to the evaluation of these individuals on an annual basis.
Ensuring that the Center is staffed and equipped appropriately to deliver the necessary products and services (including personnel scheduling, motivation and development). In particular, ensure that every position has an alternative person trained and capable of standing-in for that position – including the management position.
Develops, implements and monitors a development plan for each member of personnel in the unit. This include training as well as other development objective to achieve & maximize performance
Develops, grows, maintains and schedules (where applicable) the products and services offered by the Center.
Develops and maintains good relationship with suppliers of products and services to the unit, to ensure that unit gets the best possible pricing and service.
Prepares, Implements and Maintains the approved Performance Management targets for the Center.
Prepares and validates necessary management reports to the Departmental Management
Implements control and other procedures and systems to ensure the integrity of all operations of the Center.
Plans and implements proper marketing of the center and its services and products in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Department of the University
Ensures maximum customer satisfaction by soliciting, measuring and monitoring customer feedback and taking any necessary corrective action
Collaborates with other Departments and AUN entities to contribute to the overall success of the Center and the University
Coordinates and supports all training activities & the growth of training activities (revenue generating) of the Center.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements for the position:

At least a Bachelor’s degree plus professional experience in Computer Science or Information Systems or any related field. A Professional Certifications in ICT and/or Master’s degree in a management field would be an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ management of ICT academy or relevant experience – preferably in a similar position.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to organize work efficiently and work effectively under pressure.
Ability to lead, motivate and monitor a team to achieve set goals and targets.
Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality. more