The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. The institution was conceived as Africa’s first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent’s critical social and economic problems.
The University offers an American – style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. In ten years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.
The American University of Nigeria Hotels is a subsidiary of the AUN and is seeking for the following personnel:
Store Assistant
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Store Assistant shall be responsible for the full job responsibility of a Store Keeper.
Some of his basic responsibilities shall be as follows:
Take necessary procedures in the receipt of goods into the Stores.
Adopt necessary procedures in the issuing of goods.
Ensure that the lay-out of goods in the Store is economical, efficient and convenient.
Good maintenance of stores records which includes Store Register, Bin cards, GRN, SRV SIV, etc.
Monitor and report to Management on re-order level.
Monitor and report to Management on obsolete, damaged and spoilt items.
Monthly Stock report.
Daily review and update of Bin card to ensure agreement with physical stock.
Monthly Stock count.
General maintenance of Store office to ensure dignity.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor.
Requirements for the position:
ND Accounting or equivalence.
Minimum of two years’ experience.
Front Office Supervisor
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Represents the hotel and accomplishes business development activities by achieving team objectives, researching and enhancing guest value and retention.
Oversee general operation of the front office and set tone of guest service and guest satisfaction for all colleagues.
Participates in orientation, recruitment and training of front office personnel.
Keeping track of hotel promotion guest profile which includes sending birthday wishes, season greetings and designated messages to guest on behalf of the hotel.
Regulates the maintenance of room status, guest refund float; receipt document and transfer cash to the front office safe.
To communicate all information of finance nature beyond front office management to finance department immediately.
To communicate effectively important issues discussed at management meeting to supervisees.
To perform other task as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in any social sciences.
Must have an imaginative mind and the initiative to do things.
Must have stamina to remain focused and resolute in regular stressful and tiring job conditions.
Must be self-motivated, adaptable, mature and resilient
Must have good oral and written communication skills. Should be able to communicate effectively with top management, fellow supervisors and subordinates.
Must have computer proficiency, competence in using word-processing and database applications.
Other Requirements
Skills: Positioning, Territory Management, Sales Planning, Competitive Analysis, Understanding the guest, guest Relationships, Creative Services.
Fixed Asset Supervisor
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Fixed Assets Supervisor shall be responsible for maintenance of Fixed Assets records and related transactions which includes periodic reporting on financial and non-financial aspects of the Fixed Assets.
Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register (manual or software)
Open a fixed Assets Register
Update the Fixed Assets Register.
Monitor new acquisitions of fixed assets and update the Register
Track disposals of Fixed Assets and update the Register with the information.
Computation of profit or loss on disposal of Fixed Assets and transmit same to the appropriate officer in Finance dept.
Monthly/annual calculation of depreciation and transmission of the appropriate officer in Finance dept.
Ensure that all the relevant information on a Fixed Asset is captured in the Register.
Close monitoring of General ledger balances and ensure agreement with the Fixed Assets Register.
Monitor and report on obsolete and dormant fixed Assets for possible reclassification.
Conduct physical verification of Fixed Assets from time to time.
Ensure that Movement of Fixed Asset form is completed and approve by the appropriate authority before change of position of an Asset is effected.
Any other duty as may be assigned by your Supervisor.
Requirements for the position:
BSc/HND in Accounting or any other social science.
Must be self-motivated, adaptable, mature and resilient
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Must have computer proficiency, competence in using word-processing and database applications.
Administrative Assistant
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Performs administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors. Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets, presentations and filing.
Provide administrative support by carrying out general office and clerical services
Undertake processing of correspondence, reports and other document
sort and distribute incoming mail to areas and staff within the organization and dispatch outgoing mail
write business letters, reports or office memos using word processing programs
answer telephone enquiries from guest, attend to visitors and assist other staff in the organization with their enquiries
Uploading employee data and updating when the need arises
file papers and documents
undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in any social sciences.
Must have an imaginative mind and the initiative to do things.
A positive team member and active contributor in the office environment
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Confidence to liaise with people at all levels of the Company
Able to demonstrate strong client service skills.
Excellent communication skills Computer literate
Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references torecruitment.hotel@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
