Jobs at American Open University, Nigeria

Your Mission

• Be the chief architect of our industry-aligned, competency-based academic programs.
• You will embed global best practices and technological innovation into the curriculum, ensuring our graduates are equipped with verifiable skills and a competitive edge in the international job market.

Your Profile

• Ph.D Degree with 10+ years in academic leadership.
• You must have demonstrable experience in tech-integrated curriculum design and forging strategic industry partnerships.
• Relevant certifications in educational technology or instructional design are highly valued.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping ourcompetency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

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Your Mission

• Engineer the operational backbone of our next-generation university.
• You will optimize our hybrid campus, manage institutional logistics through our enterprise applications, and implement global best practices in university administration to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and an exceptional experience for all stakeholders.

Your Profile

• Ph.D Degree with 10+ years in senior operational leadership.
• You must be adept at using technology to manage complex operations and have a strong understanding of the logistics required to support a global university.
• Certifications in project management or operations are expected.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping ourcompetency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

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Your Mission

• To build and lead a premier College of Technology thatpioneers competency-based education in high-demand fields.
• You will forge deep connections with the tech industry, drive a curriculum that is perpetually aligned with the future of work, and produce graduates who are architects of the digital future.

Your Profile

• Ph.D Degree in a relevant technology field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems) with significant academic leadership experience.
• You must possess a strong industry background or extensive collaboration with tech corporations.
• Key industry certifications (e.g., AWS, Cisco, CompTIA) are required.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping ourcompetency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

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Your Mission

• To lead a forward-thinking College of Business that prepares leaders for the global digital economy.
• You will champion a curriculum that integrates business fundamentals with technology, data analytics, and FinTech, ensuring our graduates are equipped to innovate and lead in a globally interconnected marketplace..

Your Profile

• Ph.D Degree in a Business discipline with a strong track record of academic leadership. 
• You must have proven experience in integrating technology into business education and fostering corporate partnerships.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP) are essential.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping our competency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognised Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

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Your Mission

• Reporting to the DVC-Academics, you will execute our academic vision by managing the lifecycle of our programs.
• You will ensure every program is competency-based, industry-validated, and technologically enhanced to meet global standards and prepare students for the future of work.

Your Profile

• A seasoned academic leader with deep experience in program management and tech-enhanced instructional design.
• You must have a proven ability to translate academic strategy into operational excellence and hold relevant industry or academic certifications.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping ourcompetency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

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Your Mission

• Architect and lead a world-class digital ecosystem that is the foundation of our university.
• You will drive our digital transformation, ensuring our custom enterprise applications, LMS, and IT infrastructure deliver a seamless, secure, and globally competitive user experience. 

Your Profile

• Master's in IT or a related field, 10+ years of strategic IT leadership, and key industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, PMP, ITIL).
• You must be an expert in ODeL platforms and have a proven record of leading tech initiatives in a complex, global-facing organization.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping ourcompetency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

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Your Mission

• Build a digital-first library that serves as a global gateway to information.
• You will curate cutting-edge e-resources and integrate information literacy into our competency-based framework, empowering students and faculty with the research skills needed to thrive in the global knowledge economy.

Your Profile

• Master's in Library and Information Science with 10+ years of experience in a technology-driven library.
• You must possess expertise in digital resource management and hold certifications relevant to digital archiving or information science.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping ourcompetency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.

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Your Mission

• Manage the university's complete financial ecosystem. You willoversee all financial operations, from strategic budgeting to treasury and banking management.
• Your expertise in financial technology (FinTech) will be critical in implementing modern payment systems, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring our fiscal strategy supports our global ambitions.

Your Profile

• MBA with 7+ years in senior financial management.
• You mustpossess deep expertise in corporate finance, with significant experience in the banking sector or in managing complex institutional banking relationships.
• You must be at the forefront of financial technology (FinTech), with proven experience leveraging modern FinTech solutions to drive efficiency.

Core Requirements:

• Tech-Savvy & Digitally Fluent: You must be proficient in leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation. Hands-on experience with enterprise applications (like ERPs, LMS) is essential.
• Global Mindset: You will contribute to an environment that opens global advantages to our students and staff, preparing them for international careers and collaboration.
• Commitment to Global Best Practices: You must have a deep understanding of the standards and experiences obtainable in leading global universities to support our diverse and international student body.
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Your expertise will be critical in shaping ourcompetency-based curriculum and fostering the industry engagement that defines our educational model.
• Recognized Industry Certifications: In addition to academic qualifications, relevant professional and industry certifications are required to demonstrate your commitment to applied excellence.