Admin Assistant
Pwani University is a Premier
University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of
Kilifi. The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply
knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by
molding students to international standards and encouraging and supporting
members of staff to undertake research.
This is an entry level position in
the University to this cadre and appointment is on permanent and pensionable
terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other
reason.
terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other
reason.
Qualifications
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Applicants must have a Bachelors
degree in any field from a recognized institution.
·
Candidates with relevant experience
will have an added advantage
Responsibilities
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The successful candidates duties will
include and not be limited to
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Processing student examination data
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Compiling, processing and maintaining
students’ academic records including preparation of summaries for school boards
and transcripts for individual students.
·
Record keeping and minutes taking of
School committee meetings and hence serve as the secretary.
·
Update and chase delegated tasks to
ensure progress to deadlines
·
Arranging and preparing for School
meetings
·
Provide general administrative and
clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying. maintain a
good filing system for documents generated scheduling and coordinating of
meetings,
·
Assist in communication with staff/
students and other Stakeholders
·
Coordinate general office services
·
Performs any other duties that may be
assigned by the immediate supervisor
Skills
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Applicants must be computer literate
and have knowledge of operating standard office equipment with demonstrated
ability to perform a wide range of administrative and office support duties.
·
Excellent verbal communication skills
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Minutes taking and writing skills
·
Ability to prioritize projects and
attention to detail
How to Apply
Benefits for the above position
include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff
and
dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances.
dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances.
Interested applicants should send
four (4) copies of their application for the position. Applications and
recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to
recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Applications should include an up to
date CV, giving details of applicants age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email
address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable
about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and
testimonials.
Pwani University is an equal
opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for submitting
applications is Tuesday 30th May 2017. Applications received later than this
date will not be considered
Please Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.date will not be considered