Job Title: Academic Administrator
Hiring Organization: Tangaza
University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/07/2024
Position
Summary
The Academic Administrator will be expected to provide a high level confidential and professional administrative support. The role will act as a central point of contact and provide all necessary support and assistance and ensure efficient running of the Offices. In addition, the position holder is expected to deliver effective office management, excellent customer care support and effective handling of key stakeholders to Tangaza University College.
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities. (Detailed JD will be provided upon appointment)
- To
be the first point of contact for students on all programme related
issues, provide them with information on course related matters, manage
responses to student queries and concerns and assist in dealing with
complaints received.
- Working
with all stakeholders to ensure attendance, meetings, inductions,
communications are covered within the school and supporting them with the
day-to-day administration of the programmes.
- Liaise
with Registrar’s office to ensure accurate registration of students and
proper student data records are kept
- Assist
in the timetabling of classes in collaboration with registry department.
- Liaise
with various internal departments to ensure completion of examinations
office responsibilities.
- Provide
clerical support in the production of programme information, materials,
teaching aids and general handbooks.
- Create
and maintain accurate student records for all students, in both paper and
electronic formats, including liaison with the Registry office.
- Ensures
that the Human Resource office has an up-to-date list of all the lecturers
teaching each semester for preparation of contracts.
- Assists
in the Post Graduate Directorate in Postgraduate Defenses, Research
Committee and Post-Graduate Committee.
Knowledge
& Experience
- Degree
in Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized
institution
- A
minimum working experience of 3 years working with senior management
staff.
- Must
be highly proficient with Microsoft office systems and other related
software.
- Experience
in a higher education institution is an added advantage.
Skills
and Competencies
- Excellent
Communicator, a good listener and key to detail
- A
wide exposure, broad knowledge and up to date with current University
Affairs
- Able
to take up emergency assignments and perform them effectively
- Uphold
sound work ethics and is highly disciplined
- Cultural
awareness and sensitivity
- Possessing
tenacious attitude, friendly, honest, trustworthy, respectful and flexible
How To
Apply
Applicants
should enclose a Letter of Introduction, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant
certification and three (3) reference letters from recognized persons /
institutions by 14th May, 2024 indicating your daytime contacts to:
The Human
Resource and Administration Manager
Tangaza University College
P.O. BOX 15055-00509
NAIROBI
E-mail to vacancies@tangaza.ac.ke
