AUN Foundation US Liaison Officer at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: AUN Foundation US Liaison Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Office of the President

Job Summary

• The AUN Foundation US Liaison Officer will be charged with the responsibility of playing a crucial role in supporting the Foundation's operations and development within the United States.
• This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and research skills.
• The Liaison will be responsible for managing correspondence, facilitating logistical tasks, supporting fundraising efforts, and assisting the AUN President with US-based activities in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the American University of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Regularly check the AUN Foundation mailbox in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, including correspondence with lawyers, partners, and potential donors.
• Draft and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Assist with the mailing of items related to AUN humanitarian projects (e.g., Waste to Wealth) to locations within the United States. This includes packaging, addressing, and coordinating with shipping carriers.
• Facilitate communication with legal counsel to ensure the Foundation maintains its full registration and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with Chambers of Commerce in Iowa to identify potential funding opportunities.
• Liaise with the AUN Business Development Coordinator to research and cultivate relationships with foundations and companies that align with specific project needs.
• Conduct research on US-based initiatives and funding sources to identify potential grant opportunities for the Foundation and University.
• Provide administrative support to the AUN President for US-based activities, including scheduling phone calls, managing correspondence, and coordinating travel arrangements as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the AUN Foundation leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Proven experience in administrative support, preferably in a non-profit or academic setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience with fundraising or development is a plus.
• Familiarity with the American University of Nigeria and its mission is desirable.

Other requirements and abilities for the position:

• Ability to work cooperatively with a team to achieve results within set deadlines.
• Set and convey clear goals and monitor progress.
• Must possess the intellectual capacity to break down a problem or situation into its component parts, identifying implications, timeframes and sequences.
• Ability to easily establish and build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Good management skills. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and business terms.
• Must possess high level of enthusiasm and be a strong team player.
• Attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and on weekends to deliver time-sensitive operations and projects.
• Adequate knowledge of AUN Policies and Procedures and the university IT Policy.
• Maintaining/enhancing code to meet changing customer/industry needs
• Have a “customer-service” orientation.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.