PAC University is a chartered Private University in Kenya founded on strong Christian values. The University is committed to growing its capacity and create a competitive edge in higher education in Kenya and beyond, distinguishing itself by offering high quality, transformative and value-based education. It insists on having excellence in terms of facilities; efficiency in delivery of service; and good fit, available and committed staff with relevant qualifications and experience to drive the strategy of the University through its Vision and Mission.
Pan Africa Christian University is seeking to fill the position outlined below from suitable candidates. Applicants must be born again Christians and active members of a local Church.
Front Office Assistant 1
The person in this
position is the first point of contact for all visitors to the University. The
holder is expected to provide the University visitors with outstanding customer
service and support. The successful candidate will be presentable, friendly,
and with outstanding peoples’ skills. He/she should have proven multi-tasking
capabilities, in addition to demonstrating excellent communication and
organizational skills.
Qualifications
- A diploma
in front office management or equivalent;
- A
minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a similar role;
- Good
understanding of office administration and basic bookkeeping practices;
- Strong
knowledge of MS Office programs;
- Superb
written and verbal communication skills;
- Customer
Service Orientation;
- Attention
to details;
- Work
Management skills (set priorities, plan and organize and schedule tasks);
- Information
Management;
- Excellent
Personal Presentation;
- Ability
to represent the University.
Responsibilities
- Receive Visitors: the role shall include but not
limited to receiving visitors appropriately; determining their needs in a
professional manner; efficiently directing them to the appropriate service
desks; maintaining the visitors’ register; and offering hospitality where
appropriate.
- Telephone call management: the role shall include
answering and addressing incoming phone calls in a timely and polite
manner; clearly determining the purpose of the call and providing correct
information and/or forwarding calls to appropriate persons; taking and
delivering messages accurately and completely.
- Mail management: this includes sorting and
distributing incoming mails; preparing outgoing mail for pick-up or
courier and organizing courier deliveries.
- Clerical duties which will
include: photocopying
and filing; maintaining equipment and reporting any malfunctions;
monitoring, controlling and ordering office supplies; and scheduling and
follow up of appointments.
- Management of reception
area: this
includes keeping the reception area clean, orderly and neat; ensuring the
general ambience of this space is at its best, at all times.
- Monitor Security: monitoring people coming and
going through the reception doors, issuing visitor passes where required;
and being aware of and promptly reporting any suspicious activity.
How to Apply
If you believe you are
the right candidate for the above position, kindly send your application letter
and detailed Curriculum Vitae, also detailing your current
& expected salary via EMAIL ONLY to jobs@pacuniversity.ac.ke not later than Thursday 2nd October
2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.