Administrative Officer, School of Basic Medical & Health Sciences (SBMHS)  Yola

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: Recruitment& Staffing

 Job Title: Administrative Officer, School of Basic Medical & Health Sciences (SBMHS)

Location: Yola, Adamawa Discover moreInternInternshipjobsJob Summary

The Administrative Officer, School of Basic Medical & Health Sciences (SBMHS), is charged with the primary responsibility of facilitating the needs of faculty, staff, and students. The position serves as a central administrative point of contact within the School, providing timely information, coordinating routine administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the efficient delivery of School-wide services. The incumbent shall contribute to the effective day-to-day administration of the school by coordinating administrative requests, maintaining physical and electronic records, supporting communication and information flow, assisting with the coordination of School activities, and ensuring that faculty, staff, and students receive professional, courteous, and responsive administrative support in accordance with the policies and procedures of the American University of Nigeria.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

Provides general administrative support to faculty, staff, and students in accordance with established University policies, procedures, and protocols. Facilitates the submission, processing, and follow-up of routine administrative requests on behalf of faculty, staff, and students. Supports the coordination of School-wide meetings, events, activities, workshops, seminars, examinations, orientations, and other academic or administrative programs. Maintains accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic records relating to the activities of the School. Organizes, classifies, files, retrieves, and maintains correspondence, reports, forms, records, and other official documents in accordance with established records-management procedures. Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and proper organization of administrative data and documentation maintained by the School. Provides administrative support for faculty and staff requests relating to office supplies, equipment, facilities, workspaces, access, and other routine operational requirements. Coordinates routine requests for School supplies and administrative resources through the appropriate University systems and channels. Maintains relevant administrative databases, directories, trackers, and spreadsheets, ensuring that information is accurate, current, and readily accessible. Assists faculty and staff with routine administrative processes and directs them to the appropriate University offices for matters requiring specialized or institutional-level intervention. Provides students with accurate information regarding School processes, activities, schedules, contacts, and available University resources, while referring specialized matters to the appropriate personnel. Receives and distributes incoming correspondence, mail, packages, documents, and other communications intended for the School. Prepares and dispatches authorized outgoing correspondence, documents, mail, and packages. Supports effective communication and information flow between SBMHS, faculty, staff, students, and relevant University departments and units. Uses word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and other relevant software applications to support efficient administrative operations. Maintains confidentiality and exercises appropriate discretion in handling student, faculty, staff, and institutional information. Assists in monitoring routine administrative activities and follows up on outstanding requests to ensure timely resolution. Supports the implementation of approved School administrative procedures and ensures compliance with applicable University policies and guidelines. Maintains a sound working knowledge of AUN policies, procedures, organizational structure, and administrative processes relevant to the effective performance of the position. Identifies routine administrative issues and resolves them within established guidelines, escalating matters requiring higher-level intervention to the appropriate authority. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for the position

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related field or excellent experience in a similar position. Previous experience working as an admin personnel is a plus. Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Proficiency in use of data and information management software as in MS Office Suite & Google Apps. Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals. Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary. Excellent time management skills; Attention to detail Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency; Ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, creates / implements actions plans and monitor progress towards goals; Ability to make clear, timely decisions.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

Ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, creates / implements actions plans and monitor progress towards goals. Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Skill in typing/word processing and use of personal computer / software. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy confidentiality.

8th October, 2026. How to Apply

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