Associate Vice President for Enrollment at 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: Associate Vice President for Enrollment

Location: Adamawa 
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The American University of Nigeria (AUN), a private American-style institution located in Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria, is seeking a strategic and dynamic Associate Vice President for Enrollment to lead and innovate the university’s enrollment management team.
• This senior leadership role oversees the Admissions and Student Affairs units and plays a critical role in shaping the student experience from recruitment through graduation.
• The Associate Vice President (AVP) will provide vision, leadership, and coordination for a comprehensive enrollment strategy that promotes student success, increases student retention and persistence, and supports AUN’s mission of excellence and access.
• The AVP will use data-informed decision-making to manage and evaluate recruitment initiatives, admissions processes, student engagement, and support systems. 
• The successful candidate must have significant experience in the American education system.

Key Responsibilities
Enrollment Strategy & Oversight:

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic enrollment management plan aligned with AUN’s mission and growth goals.
• Supervise and coordinate the efforts of Admissions and Student Affairs offices, ensuring a seamless student journey from inquiry to graduation.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and marketing to support targeted recruitment and yield strategies.

Admissions Management:

• Oversee undergraduate and graduate admissions policies, operations, outreach, and communications.
• Ensure efficient, transparent, and student-centered admissions processes.
• Monitor applicant trends and conversion rates, recommending policy or procedural changes as needed.

Student Affairs Leadership:

• Direct programs and services that enhance student engagement, leadership, wellness, and campus life.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe campus environment that aligns with AUN’s values and diverse student body.
• Supervise housing, counseling, student life, orientation, and other co-curricular programming.

Data Monitoring and Student Success:

• Track and analyze key student metrics, including retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
• Implement evidence-based practices and interventions to improve student outcomes and institutional effectiveness.
• Regularly report trends and insights to senior leadership for data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications
Required:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Enrollment Management, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• At least 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in admissions, enrollment management, or student affairs in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated success in increasing student enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes.
• Experience with data analytics and student information systems (e.g., Banner, Power BI, CRM platforms).
• Cross-cultural competence and understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in a diverse, international university environment.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working in West Africa or with international/American-style institutions in foreign countries.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Nigerian secondary and post-secondary education systems or a willingness and capacity to learn expeditiously

Key Competencies:

• Visionary leadership with a collaborative and student-centered approach.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and strategic planning ability.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter detailing interest and relevant experience and Contact information for three professional references to: hr@aun.edu.ng and president@aun.edu.ng  using the Job Title as the subject of the email.