The American University of Nigeria Vacancy for a Coordinator Writing Center/Administrative Assistant
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. The
Institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University, and
is in the process of setting up a Faculty of Law. In furtherance of
regulatory requirements, the University invites applications from
suitably qualified persons to fill positions for its planned Law
Program.
AUN is seeking for a Coordinator Writing Center/Administrative
Assistant. This position is a local one and opens to indigenous and/or
legal residents of Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Coordinator Writing Center/Administrative Assistant
Location: Adamawa
Department: School of Arts and Science
Summary of Position
- The Coordinator Writing Center / Administrative Assistant
position is to oversee Writing Center tutors, to assist with tutoring
when needed, as well as assisting with institutional effectiveness for
the unit.
- Responsibilities include, initiating and supporting writing
projects, tracking data, programming, assessment, and external reporting
needs for the Writing Center.
- Other duties include, but are not limited to maintaining Writing
Center’s facilities and equipment while doubling as an Administrative
Assistant, making presentations, and scheduling workshops and training
sessions for tutors, faculty, and staff to support Writing Center
activities.
Detailed Listing of Responsibilities
- Performs a wide variety of coordination of the various
components that make up the Writing Center such as collaboration with E+
instructors.
- Maintains and operates database records, generates reports and statistics on the utilization of the WC activities.
- Coordinates various activities and events to support and enhance Writing Center’s agenda.
- Performs professional activities relevant to writing center leadership and administration
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Learning Resources Center Director.
- Provides help and advice to staff and students in locating, selecting and using the Writing Center resources and facilities.
- Supports the Director by screening and managing where
appropriate incoming calls and email, help with correspondence schedule
calls and meetings and keep appointment calendar up to date, assist with
planning travel, make appointments for visits, help with special
projects, complete other administrative duties.
- Coordinates Writing Center tutors, prepares and manage Writing Center schedule.
Requirements for the Position
- A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- Must be flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances at workplace.
- Experience in coordinating a writing center.
- At least 3 to 5 years increasingly responsible office support/administrative experience.
- Demonstrate skills in using Microsoft Office Packages.
Other requirements, abilities for the position:
- Energetic, dynamic personality
- Ability to perform consistently under pressure and to work cooperatively with others while producing results.
- Familiarity with use of technology in writing intensive classes
- Flexibility with time as completing certain tasks might involve working overtime
- Able to work outside of normal working hours and weekends when needed.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to run several projects at the same time simultaneously with high level efficiency meeting deadline
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to:
[email protected] The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 31st July, 2015.