Administrative Assistant, Board of Postgraduate Studies

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day office activities to ensure a productive, efficient office operation.
• Provide support activities for the unit such as answering calls, maintaining calendars, writing and preparing documentation, reviewing and controlling incoming and outgoing correspondence and following up on operational commitments.
• Assist in organising and facilitating meetings and special events, schedule and coordinate dates and times, venues, attendance, agendas, and facilities.
• Serve as a point of contact between the office and students.
• Provide information and solve problems when required.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the Board of postgraduate files, inventories, and records.
• Provide general support to visitors.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field from a recognised/accredited institution.
• Prior experience working in an academic institution, particularly in a postgraduate education environment, is an added advantage.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).