Umma University Senior Administrative Assistance Jobs in Kenya
Umma University Senior Administrative Assistance Jobs in Kenya
Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado.
The University invites suitably qualified, highly competent and self-driven candidates to fill the position of Senior Administrative Assistant at the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive, proactive and confidential executive support service to the Vice Chancellor, with a particular focus on effective management of diaries, internal and external communications and information systems. The position holder will be required to interface with and work closely with other members of the University.
The Office of the Vice Chancellor consists of the Vice Chancellor and Secretary to the University Council.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To manage all aspects of the Vice Chancellor’s diary, including the effective organisation of travel, meetings, committees and events involving the Vice Chancellor
Manage the Vice Chancellor’s internal and external communications in a timely and appropriate fashion.
To provide a professional interface between the Vice Chancellor and an extensive range of internal and external contacts and to deal with enquiries and issues that arise in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor.
To prepare, collate and distribute information relating to various committees, working groups and meetings, including electronic coordination of agendas, accompanying papers, attending meetings and taking minutes and dissemination of outcomes and actions.
To provide project support for strategic projects being led by the Vice-Chancellor, including research, drafting documents and collating sources and resources related to projects. Proving information to support decision making relating to strategic development for the University.
To plan and manage the transition to a ‘paperless office’, which will include both utilising existing ICT platforms as well as researching into and developing comprehensive new electronic systems and databases appropriate for projects driven
by the Vice-Chancellor’s Office
To provide a front of office services. , organizing and hosting high profile events and visits, leasing rebooking and negotiating with venues as required
To provide other support to the Vice-Chancellor and other staff within the Vice-Chancellor’s Office or senior staff as requested, for example, support at corporate events, arranging and servicing meetings, travel arrangements within Kenya and outside Kenya and project administration
To ensure that during any absences of the Vice-Chancellor both matters of routine and more critical nature are dealt with promptly and efficiently
To manage all administrative staff employed by the University.
To be responsible for your own self-development
To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the University’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.
Qualifications:
• BSc/BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field.
• Proven administrative experience including experience in a senior role.
• Experience managing external relations.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages, databases, web and email.
• Strong communication ability (oral and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience of event management is an added advantage.
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Umma University Senior Administrative Assistance Jobs in Kenya
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