School Administration Assistant: School of Communication at Daystar University

Purpose of the Job

Providing administrative support to the School and guiding optimal utilization of the resources and assets of the School of Communication.

Requirements:

• Christian commitment and practice. 
• Earned BA Degree in relevant areas (Preferably Business Administration,  Commerce, Communication Project Planning and Management ) from an accredited University. 
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in a busy customer interactive environment with the ability to analyze and manipulate data. 
• Customer care skills
• Coaching & Mentoring skills
• Guidance & counselling skills
• Computer proficiency 
• Effective Communication skills
• Basic Accounting skills
• Negotiations Skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Interpersonal & Teamwork Skills

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the School of Communication. 
• Requisitioning and ensuring safe custody and distribution of teaching and research material requirements for the school. 
• Providing administrative support to the School Board and responsible for preparation and safe custody of meeting minutes and other School reports. 
• Preparing reports on class size, workload, list of lecturers, and any other ad hoc reports required by Management. 
• Ensuring adequacy in lecture logistics including ICT materials and equipment, furniture and general stationary
• Responding to student’s inquiries relating to admissions, examinations, grades, School events and related matters.
• Actualizing of school events such as retreats, seminars, field trips, open days,
• Coordinating faculty performance management, part-time faculty contracts, and processing payment claims. 
• Providing hospitality and customer service with aspects relating to the School. 
• Implementing best practices in school management and administration for improved performance and achievements.
• Managing and implementing change initiatives to achieve desired school plans and culture.
• Ensuring Christian behaviour and appropriate behaviour, both internal and external, in line with the institution's vision.