Human Resources

GOALS

1. To plan and recruit Faculty and Staff Members from diverse cultural and functional backgrounds to ensure the quality of Academic delivery.
2. Evaluate HR processes for Efficiency and Improvement.
3. Initiatives to d​evelop Employees by equipping them with relevant skills for current job and future roles.
4. Recognizing Employees contribution to the Organization and develop Reward Mechanism to motivate employees leading to enhanced performance.
5. To define systems and processes to evaluate and ensure Employee satisfaction levels and accordingly strategizes to retain employees.​

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION

1. To have an effective recruitment policy the Staff Search Committee is in place constituting of Dean, HEAD HR and concerned HOD. The committee engages in identifying suitable candidates for vacant positions from varied sources.
2. Staff Search Committee initiates the process of Staff recruitment based on the vacancy arising due to resignation, termination, retirement, promotion, and/or additional Staff requirements because of the expansion of operations.
3. Department Head in coordination with HR and Dean plans for Staff resources requirement for the Academic Year and identified and recruit suitable candidate for the Academic Support Services position.

CAREER

JOB OPENING

JOB LOCATION: KANO, NIGERIA

Job Title

Registrar

Requirements

• 10 to 15 years of experience in University or large academic setups. Strong leadership and consensus building skills
• Preferably 5 years of experience as Deputy Registrar/Registrar in a University.
• Ability to plan Academic and Academic Support activities at institutional and department level, implement, evaluate and report activities conducted.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.
• Have complete understanding of the admission criteria as well as procedures as per NUC requirements in Nigeria.
• Ability to directly coordinate with ICT Department for their ERP Development.
• Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation and relationships with others.
• Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to students and staff
• Ability to effectively weigh and evaluate personal needs, client needs and policies of the University and to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriate.
• Be energetic and have a positive attitude

Qualification/Other requirements

• A Master’s degree required from an accredited College or University
• Strong leadership and consensus building skills

Job Title

Full time Professor / Dean Positions

Computer Science/Nursing/ Physiotherapy/International Relations/

Requirements 

• 12 Years Teaching (3 Years Should Be As A Professor & At Least 5 Years as HOD/Administrative Position).
• Candidate must show evidence of academic leadership through research and publications
• Must have cognate knowledge of the requirements of area of specialization.
• Candidate should have experience of teaching in a multi-cultural environment.
• Candidate must be versatile and knowledgeable on current trends in the world as it relates to education
• Should be compliant with ICT

Qualification/Other requirements

• Must Have Doctorate Degree in the area of specialization from an accredited University
• Must have at least one degree at postgraduate level internationally.
• International work experience and community service will be an added advantage.

Full time Faculty positions

• Lecturer – Geology/Computer Science/Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Nursing/ Physiotherapy/ Tourism/ International Relations/ Mass Communication/ Economics/ Geography/

Requirements 

• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience of teaching courses in the area of specialization.
• Candidate must show evidence of academic leadership through research and publications
• Must have cognate knowledge of the requirements of area of specialization.
• Candidate should have experience of teaching in a multi-cultural environment.
• Candidate must be versatile and knowledgeable on current trends in the world as it relates to education
• Should be compliant with ICT

Qualification/Other requirements

• Must Have Masters/Doctorate Degree in the area of specialization from an accredited University
• Must have at least one degree at postgraduate level internationally.
• International work experience and community service will be an added advantage.

Job Title

Student Counsellor (Female)

Requirements 

• At least 3-4 years professional experience in same field
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Must understand students issues and forward cases to the right department
• Ability to be both consistent and flexible as warranted by circumstances
• Ability to relate effectively with staff, students and faculty
• Strong ability to remain calm and supportive in administrative emergencies and/or crises when provided with appropriate supervision and direction

Qualification

• Masters’ Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Sociology or Psychology from an accredited College or University.

Job Titles

• Institutional Research (IR)
• Quality Assurance Officer (Q.A.)

Requirements 

• Must have at least 5years experience in statistical role within an educational/professional environment
• Preferably should have experience in IR/QA department of an educational institution
• Good understanding of MIS is important
• Strong leadership and consensus building skills
• Excellent ability to collect, compile, analyze and disseminate information for institutional planning and decision making
• Must have a good Knowledge of N.U.C. and other Nigerian educational regulatory authorities policies
• Must have a strong ability to design, conduct, and analyze various feedbacks using statistical methods
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities conducted
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing, and in preparing electronic documents.

Qualification

• Master’s Degree in either Statistics, Mathematics, or Business Administration from an accredited College or University

Job Title

 HR Supervisor

Requirements 

• At least 7 – 10 years in HR role within professional services environment.
• Strong leadership and consensus building skills
• A proven track record in developing and administering human resources.
• Full knowledge of all areas of Human Resources Management.
• Full knowledge of employment-related laws, state and federal regulations, and HR legal compliance requirements.
• Full knowledge of Pension, Gratuity and all tax related component as per Nigerian Law.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Management. 
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report activities conducted.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.
• Knowledge of the principles of shared governance in institutions of higher education.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team skills that are based on a service orientation.

Qualification

• Master degree or advanced degree required, preferably in business, human resource management, higher education administration, or a related field. Concentration in HRM, Services preferred.

Job Title

 Executive Assistant

Requirements 

• At least 2-3 years in Executive Asst. role within professional services environment.
• Administrative & Secretarial Certification is preferred but not required.
• Receive confidential information and maintain confidentiality
• Take dictation for official letters, memoranda and reports, and quickly and accurately transcribe into final form.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy.
• Strong Leadership and consensus Building Skills
• Strategic and analytic perspective, in addition to broad knowledge of the operations of the College.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with management in the organization.
• Polished presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.

Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Office management and skill in planning and managing the work of a major executive office.
• Business telephone etiquette

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FAQs

Q. What is SUN HRD Role and Responsibilities? A. The Human Resources Department is responsible for fulfilling the Vision and Mission of Skyline University Nigeria by developing sound HR policies that provide a conducive work environment and develops a positive work and learning culture to enhance quality in the SUN.

Q.  What is SUN HR Structure? A. The Human Resources Department is primarily involved in implementing the HR Policy & Procedures of SUN and managing the complete life cycle of an employee. The Human Resources Department performs the functions such as planning, organizing, recruiting, developing, motivating & maintaining human resources to manage the smooth operation as per SUN’s strategic plan and report directly to the Registrar of the University. The Department is involved in a number of activities like providing orientation, settling down assistance, and organizing, training & development, employee-related activities, Payroll, Evaluations, etc at SUN.

Q.  What are HR Functions? • Planning • Organizing • Motivating • Controlling • Student Trainees & Student Related Activities • ERP Services

Q.  Why Join SUN? • Good Work Culture • Strong Processes • Ethical Organization • Competitive Salaries and Benefits • Health Insurance coverage • Valuable Allowances: Furniture and Transportation • Professional Development Opportunities • Employee Recognition • Balanced Working Hours

Q.  How do I apply for a job? A. Skyline University is a vibrant academic community comprised of employees performing in many different types of positions, such as research, administrative, and academic. All Faculty/Staff positions are posted on the Skyline University web site and you must apply online to be considered for a position. To apply for a Faculty position at Skyline University, follow these steps: Visit the Skyline University homepage at www.sun.edu.ng  and click on HR. Under the “Careers” section page you will find a listing of all Faculty positions at Skyline University for which we are currently recruiting. Browse the list of open positions, once you have determined the position(s) you are interested in, you must formally apply online for each of these positions by submitting an online application, resume, and, in some cases, cover letter. You may apply to more than one position at a time. Once you have applied online, you will receive an automatic confirmation email indicating that your resume has been received. If it is determined your background may be a good match for the position, you will be contacted by the Office of Human Resources or directly by the Department regarding next steps. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae with the names of three references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The position applied for should be mentioned in the email subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. SUN alumni are encouraged to apply for these positions.

Q. How long it will take for the visa process? Post successful & positive Security Check process, depending on the country, Visa takes 5 – 7 working days to receive unless there’s a case ban, classified nationality, security check, active labour card etc. These are beyond our control and we will inform you of any such problem after we receive information from the Ministry of Labour.

Q.  What are Documents required for processing employment visa? • Passport size photo (A digital passport size photograph clicked with white background) • Passport copy • Personal Details Form • Scanned copy of all your education certificates (10th Std.,12th Std., Bachelor degree certificate, Master degree certificate and PhD Certificate, all certificate should be supported with the transcripts

Q. What is the process of attestation? How and where do I get my documents attested? Faculty and Staff members need to get their last certificate attested from the below mentioned: • Ministry of Higher Education of the country from where you have earned a PhD degree. • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country from where you have earned a PhD degree. • Nigerian Embassy of the country from where you have earned the PhD degree • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria

Q. What kind of Relocation Support SUN provides at the time of joining? • INITIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THE FIRST MONTH • SETTLING DOWN LOAN • OFFICE & SUPPLIES ALLOCATION • OFFICE LAPTOPS OR DESKTOPS • EMAIL ID & TELEPHONE EXTENSION • PORTAL ACCESS • NATIONAL ID • SUN ID, BUSINESS CARDS & CAR STICKER • OFFICE TRANSPORTATION FACILITY

Q. What is the duration of the Employment Contract? • The Faculty have 4 yrs. of Limited Contract. • The Staff have 4 yrs. Of Limited Contract.

Q.  How is the Employee Orientation done in SUN? SUN carries out employment orientation to the newly appointed Employees to make them acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the job, reporting systems and to achieve functional coordination desired between different Departments. The broad aim of the orientation is to provide information to new Employee & enable them to carry out their required roles and responsibilities in an effective manner. The main focus of the SUN orientation process is to: 1. Enable new Employee to settle down as soon as possible in the multicultural work environment. 2. Enable to build relationships and rapport with colleagues. 3. Understand the scope of academic responsibilities of the position. 4. Get acquainted with the functioning of SUN holistically.

Q. Is outside Employment permissible in SUN? Full-time Faculty Members are not allowed to be employed or teach in any other institution. Outside employment is considered as Breach of Contract.

Q. What other benefits are granted in SUN? • Accommodation Allowance • Administrative Allowance • Additional Credit Payments • Summer Payments • Official transportation • Medical insurance • Airline ticket Allowance • Furniture allowance • Conferences & Research funds • Training and Development Funds