Job Description
Responsibilities
General Administrative Duties:
- Managing office records, files, and confidential documents.
- Preparing letters, memos, reports, and official correspondence.
- Receiving and attending to visitors, students, staff, and external officials.
- Scheduling meetings, appointments, and institutional events.
- Taking minutes during meetings and preparing reports.
- Communication and Coordination
- Handling telephone calls, emails, and internal communications.
- Coordinating communication between management, departments, staff, and students.
- Disseminating circulars, notices, and announcements.
- Records and Documentation
- Maintaining staff and student records.
- Keeping accurate inventories of office materials and equipment.
- Filing accreditation and institutional documents.
- Office Management
- Supervising clerical activities within the office.
- Monitoring office supplies and requesting replenishment.
- Ensuring proper organization of administrative processes.
- Academic Support Functions
- Assisting in processing admissions, registration, and examination records.
- Supporting accreditation exercises and academic audits.
- Preparing timetables, schedules, and institutional reports when required.
- Financial and Logistic Support
- Assisting in budget preparation and petty cash documentation.
- Processing payment documents and requisitions.
- Coordinating logistics for meetings, seminars, and workshops.
Departmental Administrative Secretary:
- Working directly within an academic department and supports the Head of Department (HOD), lecturers, and students.
- Departmental Office Administration
- Managing the departmental office and daily operations.
- Maintaining departmental records, files, and correspondence.
- Typing and preparing departmental documents and reports.
- Support to the Head of Department
- Assisting the HOD with scheduling and administrative coordination.
- Preparing meeting agendas and recording minutes.
- Monitoring implementation of departmental directives.
- Student Records and Academic Support
- Keeping student academic records and files.
- Assisting with course registration and clearance processes.
- Managing examination records, results, and attendance documentation.
- Providing information and guidance to students on departmental procedures.
Communication Duties:
- Issuing notices, memos, and departmental announcements.
- Liaising between students, lecturers, and the HOD.
- Coordinating departmental meetings and seminars.
- Examination and Accreditation Support
- Assisting during examinations and result processing.
- Organizing documents needed for accreditation visits.
- Maintaining course files and accreditation evidence.
- Clerical and Data Management
- Data entry and management of departmental databases.
- Maintaining inventory of departmental equipment and materials.
- Ensuring proper filing and retrieval of documents.
- Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
- Handling sensitive academic and staff information confidentially.
- Maintaining professionalism in dealing with staff and students.
Qualifications
- Interested candidates should possess an OND, NCE, HND, or Bachelor's Degree with 5 years experience.
Key Skills Required:
- Both positions generally require:
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, email usage)
- Record-keeping and filing skills
- Time management and organization
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Proximity is key