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: Recruitment Officer
Location: Adamawa
Summary
- The
Recruitment Officer will be responsible for supporting the recruitment
process from start to finish.
- This
role involves working closely with the HR team and hiring managers to
attract, screen, and select qualified candidates
- The
duties shall include but not limited to reviewing information received
concerning position opening and contacts hiring official(s) in preparation
for recruitment activities, assist in the development of job descriptions
and vacancy announcements in accordance with the university’s policy and
procedures.
Detailed
Listing of Responsibilities
- Facilitate
recruitment, interviews applicants, evaluates applications, checks
references, and determines eligibility with regard to qualification
requirements for positions within the University.
- Review
information received concerning position opening and contacts hiring
official(s) in preparation for recruitment activities.
- Guide
hiring official(s) concerning any qualifications requirements, which are
inconsistent with the official position description, and which require
classification action prior to posting and obtains any supplementary
information required for the judicious evaluation and referral of
applicants.
- Assist
in the development of job vacancy announcements as assigned and the
placement of these advertisements on the University's internet employment
site, the employment bulletin board, locally and nationally through
newspapers, trade and professional journals, and a variety of recruitment
sources.
- Assist
in reviewing information received concerning position opening and contacts
hiring official(s) in preparation for recruitment activities.
- Shall
ensure policy consistency and equity in the employment process by
providing a broad range of employment services to department
administrators and staff including professional assistance with
recruiting, interviewing, selection, placement, orientation and
redeployment of individuals.
- Keep
all HR related forms in stock and available for employees.
- Track
and manage the start and end dates of all part time and contract
employees.
- Receive
and review for completeness, employee records form.
- Perform
other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BSc
or HND in any related field.
- Two
to Three years post NYSC experience.
- Knowledge
of multiple human resource disciplines.
- Knowledge
of federal and state employment and benefit laws.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability
to analyze data and provide recommendations.
- Experience
with MS-Office.
- Good
communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
Other requirements, abilities for the position:
- Ability
to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
- Confidentiality
concerning personnel files and records.
Application
Closing Date
18th
September, 2026.
Method
of Application
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
