Assistant Administrative Officer (EXT AD 19/2/2026)
Purpose
To support the supervision of provision of shared administrative support services to the University.
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.
Requirements
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.