Assistant Administrative Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To support the supervision of provision of shared administrative support services to the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the delivery of common user goods and services.

• Coordinates mail, postage and courier services.

• Oversees the management of guests where deployed.

• Assists in the Unit where deployed in organizing events and ceremonies of a non-academic nature.

• Compiles data and information for administrative decision making or speech preparation.

• Follows up and reports on status of implementation of administrative decisions taken by either Management or Council.

• Assists in assembling relevant administrative data or information as requested.

• Supervises lower level administrative and support staff.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a degree in either Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Management Science, Law, Commerce (Management option), Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) Public Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.

• This is a graduate entry level position that does not require prior experience.  Any relevant experience however constitutes an added advantage.

• Should have interpersonal skills.

• Should be computer literate.