Latest Vacancies at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Internal Audit

Summary of Duties

• The Director of Internal Audit reports to the President / Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for the day-to-day evaluation, internal control and performance audit of the University.
• S/he will carefully analyse reports, statements, and accounting software of the University to ensure accurate calculations.
• The Director of Internal Audit detects and reports any discrepancies within the University’s financial records. 
• If an error has occurred, it is their duty to trace it back to the source and make recommendations to ensure more accurate accounting in the future.
• Also, the successful candidate will be responsible for an independent review and appraisal of the fiscal and administrative operations of the University.
• S/he implements direct and monitors auditing policies, procedures, and standards.
• The Director of Audit plans and conducts operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls; Develops audit procedures and systems, oversees audit findings and recommendations; and Makes recommendations based on audit observations and monitors implementations of the same.
• S/he will work within policies included in state and federal law of Nigeria and administrative regulations of the University and perform special investigations as requested by the President/Vice-Chancellor, in addition to other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Auditing
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ICAN, ANAN, ACCA
• Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage
• Candidate must be computer literate with a knowledge of relevant packages
• Must have a thorough knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to accounting and practices

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Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Office of the Vice President Administration/ University Registrar

Summary of Duties

• The Academic Registrar reports to the University Vice President for Administration/Registrar and is responsible for the maintenance, integrity and verification of the university’s academic records; and those processes, such as course registration, grade distribution and requirement tracking, which produce academic records.
• S/he develops policies and practices for registration management; monitors developments in technological systems to support registration and record-keeping functions; assumes leadership in the development, implementation and supervision of student information systems university-wide.
• S/he provides enrollment information to the academic community and works to foster an informative and welcoming atmosphere for students, faculty and staff. The Academic Registrar is charged with maintaining accurate and up-to-date academic records for all current and previously enrolled students, including international students and providing these records to appropriate parties as required.
• The Academic Registrar directs daily operations of the office to include maintenance of student enrollment records and transcripts, organization of registration procedures, scheduling classes and supervising the preparation of course schedules, evaluating transfer credits, and administering the award of advanced placement credits.
• The Academic Registrar also ensures that course scheduling, enrollment, course registration, approval of transfer credit, processing of semester grades and related concerns, student leave of absences and withdrawals, and approval for graduation all progress in a timely fashion.
• The Academic Registrar assists the Registrar and Dean of Students during orientation, academic advising and end-of-semester evaluations. The Academic Registrar also helps to share academic policies and serves on faculty curriculum committees where appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with ten (10) years of cumulative experience in Higher Education and significant proven knowledge in Educational Records Management and/or Student Information Systems. The successful candidate should have a significant and progressive experience in a college/university office associated with student enrollment, registration, and records; experience using an Integrated Student Information Student, preferably ERP.
• Technical skills, demonstrable understanding of the application of technology in delivering records and registration services.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with policies, regulations, and academic standards, both internal to campus and external (e.g. laws affecting student records).
• Knowledge and experience with international student reporting through SEVIS.
• The capability of working cooperatively with academic departments and student services area; Communication/Professionalism, a positive attitude and the ability to plan and adapt to change.
• Creative thinker with proven analytical, management, and organization skills.
• Adequate knowledge of AUN Policies and Procedures.

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