EXECUTIVE SECRETARY INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Faculty/Directorate: Student Welfare And Alumni (View All Jobs) ThikaDeadline Fri,03 May 2024
Overview
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position Executive Secretary
Qualification
Education, Skills and Experience
Must have:
- Master’s Degree in a relevant area
- 3 years’ experience as a Senior Secretary in MKU or Administrative Assistant in a comparable position.
- Proficiency in IT applications and.
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization
- 5 years’ experience as a Senior Secretary or Administrative Assistant.
- Proficiency in IT applications
Key responsibilities also include
Duties and responsibilities:
- Prepares and books all meetings for the officer to whom assigned
- Operates and manages office float for the office to whom assigned
- Orders and controls office stationery for the office.
- Manages, administers and coordinates all in-coming and outgoing mails/correspondence.
- Books appointments/updates and maintains the Diary for the officer to whom assigned
- Public relations/Front desk operation for the officer to whom assigned
- Filling/Retrieval and maintaining of records for the office.
- Act as Secretariat to some meetings
- Supervise staff under him/her.
- Any other duties as may be assigned/directed by the immediate supervisor