The institution 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. AUN has a ...
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The Director of Admissions & Enrolment Management reports to the University Registrar/VPA and is charged with the responsibility of managing the recruitment, enrolment and retention of student programs.
The duties shall include but not limited to marketing and presenting the university to current and prospective students and parents, which includes systematic and efficient handling of applications and communication with candidates and their parents, tour of high schools, arrangements for admissions testing, securing necessary student credentials and communicating final decision to the appropriate individuals in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University.
S/he is expected to create a strategic recruitment plan to cover 9 months of the year (September, October, November & December during the fall semester and February, March & April during the spring semester and June & July during the summer term.
S/he will keep relevant statistics on all aspects of the admissions and re-enrolment program and represents the University at various gatherings and conferences related to Admissions.
Requirements for the Position
A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Mass Communication, Sociology or any other Social Sciences Major from a recognized tertiary institution.
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and computer knowledge (web base recruitment strategies will serve as a plus).
Significant relevant experience, preferably in a secondary or post-secondary academic setting.
Also Academic expertise, administrative experience and marketing skills.
Intermediate to expert level competences with MS Office and database applications.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Excellent time management skills and good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new higher education institution on the American model in a provincial region of Nigeria.
Should be dynamic, innovative personality and mastered more than one language.
Should have the ability to interact effectively with students, parents, alumni, high school teachers and University staff.
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