ABOUT ALU

From the start, we’ve been on a mission to bring the “university of the future” to the world — a place where students declare missions not majors, where real-world experience takes precedence over theoretical classroom lectures, and where learning how to learn has replaced learning facts and figures. Today, ALU is on its way to helping unleash the human potential of a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders — and in the process, unlock a new era of prosperity and opportunity for Africa and beyond unlike the world has ever seen.

Our mission is not going unnoticed. CNN described ALU — which has campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda —  as “The Harvard of Africa;” Fast Company ranked ALU one of the 50 most innovative organizations in the world and the most innovative endeavor in Africa; and The New York Times recognized ALU as one of the eight places in the world “where history is being made.” 

ABOUT STUDENT LIFE

Our learning philosophy at African Leadership University can be summarized through the acronym ASHIP for we believe that learning should be active, social, holistic, integrated and personal. Put differently, learning is centered around the student’s own life. What happens in our students’ day-to-day, within and outside of the classroom, contributes equally to their learning experience. The Student Life (SL) team at ALU is in charge of every aspect of the student’s life. We ensure our students’ overall wellness through the ALU Alive program which encompasses various support systems, programs and activities which promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. 

THE ROLE
The role of a Student Life Associate lies predominantly in working with and mentoring students, and project/program management. This person will be interacting with students on a daily basis, helping them run student-led programs. The associate also helps design and run other programs promoting student well-being. Excellent project management, a good grasp of budgeting, crafting measurable goals, monitoring and evaluating, and coaching skills are highly recommended for this role. After all, the SL associate has the wonderful job of ensuring that our students have a world class holistic experience! 

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor Degree 
• Experience with project management (at least 2 years)
• Experience in youth mentoring/ coaching and/or working in an educational environment
• Skills in program design and program management 
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in working with Diverse groups 

We are looking for someone with an understanding of, as well as a passion and deep sense of empathy for youth development. If that person is you and you meet the above-mentioned requirements, please APPLY.