Job Title: Program Associate
Hiring Organization: Strathmore
University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/04/2024
Reporting to: Program Manager- Graduate Programs
Basic
job summary:
The
Program Associate is the primary contact for executive program students and
lecturers, ensuring exceptional support and contributing to program success.
S/he will be responsible for diverse administrative tasks, marketing, and
student engagement to ensure a positive student experience.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide
proactive administrative support to postgraduate students and program
participants
throughout all stages of their learning experience.
Schedule
student defenses (concept notes, proposals, thesis) and take minutes during the
defense
sessions.
Generate
the school course timetable and circulate the timetable to lecturers and
students.
This will
also involve making changes to the timetable during the modules where
necessary.
Facilitate
the course evaluation process by generating the course evaluation, supervising
the
evaluation process, analyzing the data collected and providing a report of the
analysis
to the
Post Graduate Academic Director.
Coordinate
the orientation process of new postgraduate students through course
registration
and uploading of learning materials in the e-learning platform.
Establish,
maintain, and use clear and effective means of communication with staff and
students,
i.e., email distribution lists, notice boards and web pages.
Prepare
induction events and prepare information packs for incoming students.
Upload
examination results to the Academic Management System within the required
Collaborate
with the communication department to prepare marketing materials and
actively
participate in marketing initiatives through various platforms, such as social
media and
events.
Ensure
all program forms and information packs are up to date and readily available
for
use by
students and staff.
Create
and maintain accurate student records in both paper and electronic formats
Minimum
Academic Qualifications:
A minimum
of a bachelor’s degree in a business-related course from a reputable University
that is recognized by the Academic Council of Strathmore University.
Experience:
At least
two years of administration experience
Competencies
and Attributes
Operational
Decision Making
Customer
Focus
Passion
for Results
How To
Apply
Are you
qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to
hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of
application (ONLY) quoting “Program Associate” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu
by 27th March 2024.
Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only
the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer
and does NOT
ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment
process
