Coordinator Writing Center/Administrative Assistant Job at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

 Employment Nigeria 31-Jul-2015 ADAMAWA , Education and Training   Secretarial   Administrative  



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:

Position: Coordinator Writing Center/Administrative Assistant


Summary of Position

  • 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.
  • 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.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

  • Coordinates Writing Center tutors, prepares and manage Writing Center schedule.
  • 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 a wide variety of coordination of the various components that make up the Writing Center such as collaboration with E+ instructors.
  • 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.
  • Performs professional activities relevant to writing center leadership and administration
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Learning Resources Center Director.

Requirements for the Position

  • Must be flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances at workplace.
  • Experience in coordinating a writing center.
  • A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized tertiary institution.
  • At least 3 to 5 years increasingly responsible office support/administrative experience.
  • Demonstrate skills in using Microsoft Office Packages.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

  • 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.
  • Energetic, dynamic personality
  • 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.
  • Ability to perform consistently under pressure and to work cooperatively with others while producing results.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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