Associate Vice President for Enrollment at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria (AUN), a private American-style institution located in Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria, is seeking a strategic and dynamic Associate Vice President for Enrollment to lead and innovate the university’s enrollment management team. This senior leadership role oversees the Admissions and Student Affairs units and plays a critical role in shaping the student experience from recruitment through graduation.

The Associate Vice President (AVP) will provide vision, leadership, and coordination for a comprehensive enrollment strategy that promotes student success, increases student retention and persistence, and supports AUN’s mission of excellence and access. The AVP will use data-informed decision-making to manage and evaluate recruitment initiatives, admissions processes, student engagement, and support systems.  The successful candidate must have significant experience in the American education system.

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment Strategy & Oversight

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic enrollment management plan aligned with AUN’s mission and growth goals.
• Supervise and coordinate the efforts of Admissions and Student Affairs offices, ensuring a seamless student journey from inquiry to graduation.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and marketing to support targeted recruitment and yield strategies.

Admissions Management

• Oversee undergraduate and graduate admissions policies, operations, outreach, and communications.
• Ensure efficient, transparent, and student-centered admissions processes.
• Monitor applicant trends and conversion rates, recommending policy or procedural changes as needed.

Student Affairs Leadership

• Direct programs and services that enhance student engagement, leadership, wellness, and campus life.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe campus environment that aligns with AUN’s values and diverse student body.
• Supervise housing, counseling, student life, orientation, and other co-curricular programming.

Data Monitoring and Student Success

• Track and analyze key student metrics, including retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
• Implement evidence-based practices and interventions to improve student outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
• Regularly report trends and insights to senior leadership for data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Enrollment Management, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• At least 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in admissions, enrollment management, or student affairs in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated success in increasing student enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes.
• Experience with data analytics and student information systems (e.g., Banner, Power BI, CRM platforms).
• Cross-cultural competence and understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in a diverse, international university environment.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working in West Africa or with international/American-style institutions in foreign countries.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Nigerian secondary and post-secondary education systems or a willingness and capacity to learn expeditiously

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership with a collaborative and student-centered approach.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and strategic planning ability.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.