The American University of Nigeria (AUN) Graduate Assistant Program

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

Applications are invited for:

Title: American Graduate Assistant Program

Location: Yola, Adamawa

Job Description

• American University of Nigeria (AUN) invites applications for American Graduate Assistant Program positions in all its Schools. 

About the Program

• The American University of Nigeria endeavors to employ more U.S. Citizens who are early in their careers to come to Yola, Adamawa State and serve the campus community through service and activities. 
• Those that are admitted must meet the credentials to be admitted into the graduate program (post-graduate in Nigeria) to study in the Master of Science in Communications for Social and Behavioral Change. 
• The academic program is in conjunctions with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and consists of 36 credits and can be completed in two years.  Those that are successfully employed will report to the Director of Sustainability who coordinates the President’s Office community service. 
• They will serve around campus helping with areas identified by the President, Dean of Students, Director of Campus Activities and Director of Community Service (students). 

Terms of Agreement

• On-campus single room in student Residence Hall (Hostel), if not possible because of space challenges, the student may have one roommate of the same gender. 
• Two swipes to eat in the student cafeteria whenever the facility is open.
• A stipend will be offered on a monthly basis to assist with cost of living necessities (#50,000)
• Health service will be provided at the AUN Clinic
• All tuition and fees covered during the time of employment in the Master of Science Program
• For each six months of service, the American G.A. is allotted a one-way ticket and for one year, they are entitled to a roundtrip (return) ticket to the United States. 
• Employee is on a 9-month service contract and will only work while students are at the university, meaning in the summer months’ post-graduation, and during the Christmas and New Year Holidays they are not required to be on campus. 
• All the American G.A.s will be on a Nigerian student visa and will receive support from AUN for obtaining the necessary documents from Nigerian Immigration.  American passports are required and not covered under the program.
• The G.A.s will work a maximum of 29 hours per week to assist with the program activities as appropriate. 

Remuneration
Remuneration is competitive, in line with the American University of Nigeria benefits, AND allowances, as may be approved by the Governing Council, the American University of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2024