The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice President Administration / Registrar

Location: Adamawa

Description

• In accordance with the American University of Nigeria Bye-Law [2020], the VP Admin/Registrar is a Principal Officer and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University except financial matters, which fall within the jurisdiction of the Bursar.
• The VP Administration/Registrar is the chief administrative officer of the University and the repository of University documents/records.
• The VP Administration/Registrar is an ex-officio member of the Governing Council, and the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation AND Convocation.
• The VP Administration/Registrar is a member of the University Management and Head of the University Registry.
• The candidate must be a person of proven integrity, possess high moral character, an excellent manager of human resources and a team player. He must be a person with proven leadership qualities and great inter-personal skills.
• The job demands a person who can instill confidence in others as well as command loyalty and respect of people. The person must understand the complexity of a University system and be capable of harnessing the potentials of subordinates to attain the overall goals of the University.
• The right candidate must have the ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University. He must enjoy good health.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the post of VP Administration/Registrar, American University of Nigeria should possess:

• A good (Honours) Degree plus fifteen (15) years post qualification relevant administrative experience in University or comparable institution, with a minimum of five (5) years at the Management level;
• Possession of relevant higher degree or postgraduate professional qualification in appropriate field(s);
• Candidate must be competent in the use of ICT for management services;
• Candidate must have served for NOT less than five (5) years at the level of Deputy Registrar in a University or comparable institution;
• Membership of Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators [ANUPA] and relevant professional associations is mandatory.

Age Requirement:

• Candidates for the positions of VP Administration/Registrar must not be above the age of sixty-one (61) years at the time of assumption of duty.

Tenure

• In consonance with the American University of Nigeria Bye-Laws [2020], the appointment of VP Administration/Registrar is for a TERM of two [2] years renewable on mutual agreement.

Remuneration
Remuneration is competitive, in line with the American University of Nigeria benefits, AND allowances, as may be approved by the Governing Council, the American University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2024