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The Board of Trustees (BoT) primary duty is to ensure the positive image of the university is maintained in the society and globally. The BoT should have sufficient knowledge and experience with operating a large business or institution. Other responsibilities of BoT include the following:
The President of the University is responsible to the BoT. Within the policies and regulations of the Board, the President of the University, as chief executive officer, has general authority and responsibility for the University and for keeping the Board of Trustees informed regarding the University in a timely and appropriate manner.
The President is expected to demonstrate those leadership skills necessary for the dynamic pursuit of the goals and objectives embodied in the mission of the University. The President is also expected to understand the higher education needs of the University’s service region, work with the BoT to develop proposals for meeting those needs and provide leadership to foster cooperation between campus and community in fulfilling the University’s teaching, research, and public service responsibilities.
The President is expected to consult appropriately with faculty, students, classified staff, and administrators in discharging the responsibilities of the office. The President is also expected to ensure that the policies, procedures, and actions of the Board are communicated to appropriate constituencies of the University in a timely manner.
The Deans’ Council is chaired by the University President. It comprises the deans of colleges, the Dean of Student Affairs. The Deans’ Council meets once a week; and has the right to invite other member(s) upon demands.
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A College Dean is appointed by the University President. The Dean holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Associate or Professor. The Dean of the college serves as its chief academic and administrative officer. The College Dean is responsible for the following:
In some circumstances, the President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank than a Full-Professor as acting Dean.
A Dean of student affairs is appointed by the University President. The Dean holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Associate or Professor. The Dean of student affairs’ primary goal is to direct those services offered to the student at the university and is directly responsible to the President. The Dean of student affairs is responsible for the following:
In some circumstances, the President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank than a Full-Professor as acting Dean.
THE COLLEGE COUNCIL COMPRISES:
THE COLLEGE COUNCIL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Each academic department will constitute an autonomous academic entity and will supervise the teaching of courses within its specialization. Each department will have a council comprising all the academic staff members. The Departmental Council will oversee academic, educational, administrative and financial matters and student affairs in the college in accordance with the policies of the BoT, the Deans’ Council and the College Council and within the provisions of the law, the by-laws and regulations decisions issued in accordance therewith. The Departmental Council has the following powers and undertakes the following responsibilities:
Department Chair oversee an academic department. They oversee the implementation of strategic polices and work towards the advancement of that unit. The Department Chair holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Professor. In some circumstances, the University President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank as acting Chair to serves the academic unit upon the recommendation of the Dean.
In some circumstances, the President may appoint a staff member of a lesser rank than a Full-Professor as acting Head of Department upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College.
Is appointed by the University President upon the recommendation of the Dean in case there is no Chairs of Departments. Program Coordinator will have the same privileges as a Head of Department. The Program Coordinator holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Professor, in some circumstances, the University President may appoint, upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College, a staff member of a lesser rank as acting Program Coordinator to serves the academic program.
Postgraduate Program Coordinator is appointed by the University President upon the recommendation of the Dean. Program Coordinator will have the same privileges as a Head of Department. The Postgraduate Program Coordinator holds a PhD degree and usually holds the rank of Professor, in some circumstances, the University President may appoint, upon the recommendation of the Dean, a staff member of a lesser rank as acting postgraduate Program Coordinator to serves the graduate academic program. The Postgraduate Program Coordinator is responsible for:
THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM REVIEW AND EVALUATION:
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:
A course coordinator is assigned, by the College/Department Council, to each multisection courses.
The course coordinator is responsible for:
The Director of Admission and Registration will oversee plans and coordinates complex operational and student registration assignments and special projects within and/or across operating units; gathers, organizes, analyses information, develops and prepares recommendations.
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The Director of Finance unit is responsible for directing the financial affairs, controlling the flow of cash through the university, and maintaining the integrity of the funds to insure financial stability.
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Provides innovative leadership to human resource in the university, and designs, implements and oversees the various human resource policies and procedures to support the university, mission, and vision. He/she provides innovative human resource leadership, performs entry- level professional duties in one or more major areas of the Human Resources function.
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The Director of information technology (IT) oversees the design, development, and maintenance of network computer systems and software applications serving the needs of the academic and administrative entities affiliated with the university.
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The Director of Learning Resources provides leadership for the acquisition of books and serial publications in all formats. The Director of Learning Resources works closely with faculty, students, and other university staff members within the community. The Director of Learning Resources ensures the development and evaluation of the collections, continuation of titles, regular, and the updating of the learning resources catalog and webpage regarding all holdings of the learning resources. The position serves on the Electronic Resources Committee. In addition, this position shares in providing reference assistance to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the University community.
In addition, the Director of Learning Resources participates in teaching students and faculty members on the different techniques for appropriate research analysis, research problems and seeking information electronically. The Director of Learning Resources acts as a faculty liaison for learning resources print collection development in assigned areas.
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The Director of Learning Resources will:
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Director of Media is responsible to plan and organize strategies for university media unit and supervise all the university articles, publications, posts of the university website and social media accounts.
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The Director of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Centre (QAAC) is appointed by the University President. The Director holds a PhD degree and preferably to hold the rank of Associate or Professor. The Director of the QAAC is considered part of the senior management at the University where the QAAC is directly linked to the University President. Therefore, the Director of the QAAC should report directly to the President on any matter related to quality. The Director may also be invited to the Deans’ Council so that s/he can participate in the academic decision-making process. The Director of the QAAC should work with the President to support the University’s development of learning- and quality-related policies and strategies, liaise with Deans and managers of Units and Centres at AFU, and interface with external Quality Assurance agencies and organizations.
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The GSU Supervisor oversees and administers the day-to-day supporting services at the university.
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Students recruitment Manager is responsible for the student recruitments for the university. The job role includes visits schools, colleges and meets with school administrators and counsellors to promote outreach activities within assigned territory and as required to assist other recruiters at his unit. His role also includes coordination and implementation of various recruitment programs and marketing strategies for programs and special events relating to targeted students, transfer, or under-represented groups in the fulfilment of recruitment efforts.
Organize and host school counsellors at AFU to have campus tours for marketing and student recruitments.
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An EHS Officer is appointed by the University President and is directly responsible to report to him. The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will develop, coordinate, evaluate, and execute university policies and procedures that will ensure the health and safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. In accordance with regulatory mandates, topics included will be complex technical areas such as hazard control and risk management, occupational safety and health, and fire prevention.
He may work with or have access to professionals with administrative, engineering, chemical, radiation, occupational, environmental, and fire safety credentials and will be prepared to assess, measure, and evaluate potential hazards which the University community may encounter for purposes of developing safety related programs to heighten safety awareness among staff, faculty, and students.
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An eLearning coordinator is appointed by the University President and directly responsible to report to the Director of ITC. The coordinator will provide support for the implementation of e-learning policies, and work with teaching staff to develop sustainable high-quality online learning activities appropriate for the discipline, incorporating sound educational design principles, and consistent with the Colleges’ policies.
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The coordinator will assist and support the delivery of AFU’s online and continuing education efforts by providing training for faculty in the area of online teaching and developing and administering distance learning student services. The coordinator will also Collaborate with the University and resources to help develop faculty and student support services. The eLearning coordinator will be a team-oriented professional who is willing to learn and participate in a collaborative setting in cooperation with the Director of Professional Development and other administrators where needed, and as following: