Job Opportunities at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Summary of Duties

• The Vice President, Finance/Bursar provides executive leadership for financial and strategic planning, budgeting, and business operations.
• S/he is a Principal Officer, and serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the University.
• S/he is responsible for the administration and Control of Financial Affairs and the provision of accounting services for the University.
• As a member of the President’s Executive Council, the VP participates in the development of University objectives, policies, and plans.
• The Vice President, Finance is the treasurer of the University with responsibility for leadership and policy development for financial management, institutional liability, and other external contracts and auxiliary services.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or closely related field required.
• ICAN, CPA, IFRS or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 10 years of progressive responsible experience in fiscal finance management in a not-for-profit position with significant business and fiscal responsibilities.
• A demonstrable knowledge of accounting principles, investment practices, planning and budget development, debt structures, capital construction, risk management, health and safety issues, security, physical plant, compliance with tax, environmental and related state and federal laws and regulations is desired.
• Track record of success with automating financial and accounting reporting systems.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2022.

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The Position

• Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the School provides academic leadership and operational management for the School consistent with the University’s mission, strategic direction, and identity as an entrepreneurial and development oriented higher education institution.
• The Dean plays a critical role in supporting program innovation and improving student experience aligned to needs of business, development needs of the region and nation, is a critical interface for collaborative ventures with other segments of the University, industry partners and international organizations on shared goals.
• The Dean plays a vital role in enabling research across the key domains of all academic business areas supporting a vibrant academic culture.

Requirements

• A Doctorate Degree from an internationally-recognized and accredited university.
• A strong commitment to development, an understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners, and a distinguished record of achievements in scholarship and service are also required.
• The Dean would normally be expected to be at least an Associate Professor with substantial academic experience.
• Candidates who have experience working on business and entrepreneurship development projects are especially encouraged to apply as well as experience supervising and participating in funded projects.
• At least 5 (five) years of senior level administrative experience at an institution of higher education; 2 - 4 years’ experience as a Dean is a desirable.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to build effective institutional partnerships.
• Demonstrable ability to clearly articulate the School’s vision and mission to stakeholders, including t students, faculty, alumni, and external funding agencies.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2022.