Job Title: Academic Administrator
Hiring Organization: Tangaza University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 08/01/2024
Tangaza
University College is a private, Catholic university in Nairobi, Kenya.
Job
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 the
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 Huruma, Tangaza University.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities.
- To be 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.
- Working with all
stakeholders to ensure attendance, meetings, inductions, and
communications are covered within Huruma and supporting them with the
day-to-day administration of the programmes.
- Liaise with the
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 the 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.
Knowledge
& Experience
- An Alumni of
DCDE Programme having earned a degree in Social Transformation or any
other related field.
- A minimum
working experience of 2 years working in a busy environment as an
administrator.
- 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
- Able to work
with minimal supervision, under strict deadline independently or as part
of a team
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 15th August, 2024 indicating your daytime contacts to:
The Human
Resource and Administration Manager
Tangaza University
P.O. BOX 15055-00509
NAIROBI
E-mail to vacancies@tangaza.ac.ke
