Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub. At the same time, it is widening access to higher education for the larger East African Community through a well-structured network of campuses.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain list and documentation of student admission, registration and Progression of studies.
- Process of student admission and registration in compliance to University and Professional Bodies admission criteria.
- Prepare guidelines on student orientation and participating in all aspects of student’s orientation.
- In liaison with Finance office, ensure compliance with fee payments policy and guidelines.
- Maintain of accurate students’ database and prepare a monthly student enrolment report.
- Advise the Corporate Communication department on programmes to be advertised.
- Marketing of Centre programs.
- Ensure timely booking of Professional examination by students.
- Plan and organization of the convocation ceremonies.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Education, Skills and Experience
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree
- Prior experience for a similar institution.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong computer literacy, with database familiarity.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional appearance.
OR
- Diploma in Business Management or its equivalent.
- 3 Years Prior experience as an administrative officer for a similar institution.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong computer literacy, with database familiarity.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional appearance.
