Job Title: Office Administrator
Hiring Organization: USIU Africa
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/31/2024
About
United States International University – USIU Africa
United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani
area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The
university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students
representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate
to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and the United States
of America.
Job Summary
The role
will support the University Secretary in ensuring that the University complies
with the relevant governance requirements, regulations and best practices. The
incumbent will work closely with the University Secretary to support the
coordination, facilitation and recording of the activities of the Board of
Trustees, the University Council and its Committees, the University Senate and
its Committees and the Management Board.
Key
Responsibilities
Recording
minutes and resolutions, ensuring they are confirmed, executed and filed
properly;
Preparing
agendas and organizing meetings for the governance relevant governance bodies;
Sending
out meeting invitations and following up on confirmations;
Recording
and following up on action points;
Supporting
in consolidating and distributing reports;
Assist in
ensuring compliance with governance requirements;
Researching
various governance issues as required;
Maintaining
accurate and up to date governance records including various registers
Preparing
and updating governance policies;
Providing
general governance support to the governance docket and ensuring efficient
operation and delivery of service.
Perform
other related functions as may be assigned.
Education
and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor
of Laws
Certified
Secretary (CPS-K)
Experience
as company secretary is preferred.
Skills
Excellent
organizational abilities with a keen attention to details
Very
strong written and verbal communication
Ability
to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Ethics
and integrity including the ability to maintain confidentiality
Understanding
of information technology applications e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Outlook.
How To
Apply
If you
have the requisite qualifications and desire to work as a team member in a
modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can
make a difference, please apply to indicate in the subject line “Office
Administrator (Governance Office)”. Interested applicants must provide a cover
letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and
transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and
benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by Friday, 5.00 pm, June 14, 2024 to:
Director of Human Resources,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-legal@usiu.ac.ke
