Job Vacancies at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Job Description

• The Network Manager reports to the Director IT and works to ensure the smooth running of AUN network infrastructure.
• The incumbent installs all new hardware, systems, and software for networks, installs, configures, and maintains network services, equipment and devices. It also supports administration of servers and server clusters.
• The position also administers network workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-TCP/IP networking protocols and/or one or more UNIX-based or non-UNIX based operating systems and also evaluates and/or recommends purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment, and software; it plans and implements network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users.
• The incumbent also Troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties
• Maintains existing Anti-Spam and anti-virus systems and the setting of new Anti-Spam policies;
• Liaises with IT Services concerning connection to campus, locations and beyond; enables that managing computer equipment to connect to the network for the academic purposes of the university
• Authorizes the connection of devices to the network and manages the range of IP addresses assigned to the university
• Prevents equipment connected to the network from interfering with other users of the network
• Advises the University’s management and its members on networking issues and maintains an efficient and reliable.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar, with 3 - 5 years of networking experience.
• Network administrator Certification: MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE Systems: Windows, Cisco Systems, UNIX, Linux, Novell
• Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS
• Knowledge of a range of computer networking systems and languages to include UNIX, Novell, VMS, or similar computer networks.
• Knowledge of computing and network hardware and peripheral equipment.
• Hands-on knowledge of the procedures used in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of IT hardware and software. Management skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to install, configure, and maintain personal computers, networks, and related hardware and software.
• Knowledge of extant copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.
• Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to identify and resolve computer system malfunctions and operational problems and ability to provide technical training to end users.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness;
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency and ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, create / implement actions plans and monitor progress towards goals; and,
• Ability to make clear, timely decisions and excellent time management skills.

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Job Description

• The Director, Admissions & Enrollment Management reports to the University Registrar/VPA and is charged with the responsibility of managing the recruitment, enrollment 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 creates 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-enrollment program and represents the University at various gatherings and conferences related to Admissions.

Requirements

• 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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Job Description

• The Manager, Purchasing & Procurement reports to the Director Administration and will be charged with the responsibility of interpreting, administering and explaining the University’s Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Guidelines on procurement.
• The responsibilities include writing specifications for the creation of public solicitations for goods and services needed by the University
• Interacting with the department’s personnel to process purchase orders through the OpenErp Platform (ERP)
• Reviewing service contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the American University of Nigeria; and directly negotiating acceptable contract terms and conditions for the purchase of Goods and Services for the American University of Nigeria.
• Additional responsibilities include locating vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interviewing them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales
• Preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Interpreting, administering and explaining federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines governing procurement activities; writing specifications for the creation of public solicitations for goods and services;
• Preparing bid documents, handling bidding process, analysing all bid results, negotiating legal contracts and forms;
• Implementing goals and objectives and methods for management of purchasing activities; and executing the bidding process according to AUN policies and procedures.

 Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration/Management (Master’s degree will be an added advantage) with at least 3 - 5 years’ work experience in risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, industry knowledge with ability to conduct research in order to identify and keep current with industry and market developments.
• Self-starter with ability to work individually and as part of a team. Strong oral, written communication and decision making skills.
• Computer knowledge and other analytical tool will serve as a plus.

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Job Description

• The University Webmaster reports to the Deputy Director, Digital Resources & Multi-Media Services and is responsible for the management of AUN’s web-based information and for ensuring that the websites are kept up-to-date and error-free.
• The incumbent will work across departments and units of AUN to ensure that the websites accurately reflect and support the activities of the internal and external AUN community and the broader AUN marketing, communication and branding objectives.
• The duties shall include but not limited to developing and implementing AUN’s web systems and infrastructure and serving as a point of contact for website development projects and also lead the process of managing and periodically re-designing (when necessary) a highly competitive web outlook, in accordance with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.
• The incumbent develops web infrastructure while utilizing applications to ensure optimum technical performance, as well as assessing new technologies for applicability to AUN’s website.
• S/he monitors the usage and traffic of AUN websites and providing regular reports on performance and traffic to the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
• S/he formulates and enforces web policies and standards that, among other things, establish procedures for ensuring the readiness, quality and accuracy of web content
• Assesses the University’s stakeholder relationship practices and design; and produces electronic forms and data management systems as well as enhanced mail merge and emailing systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• The incumbent will produce attractive and appealing electronic and printed documents, presentations and reports working closely with the Graphic Artists in the Multimedia Unit
• Manages AUN web advertising under the supervision of the head of the Marketing Unit, undertakes other tasks as required by the Supervisor and the head of the Department. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (preferably) or an ICT-related discipline (a Master’s Degree in Data Science & Analytics or a related field is an advantage) with at least six years’ experience working with web content and information systems or in related fields preferably in higher education.
• Must be competent in the use of PHP, HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHPMyAdmin, JavaScript, Joomla! Content Management System, Web authoring tools (e.g. Dreamweaver, FrontPage) and have basic knowledge in the use of multimedia and graphic animation software.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and must be able to effectively communicate technical policies and procedures to non-technical personnel.
• Must be capable of developing web-applications and computer-based information systems and have exceptional Desktop Publishing (DTP) skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications with ease.
• Possesses very good interpersonal communication skills.