Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Mona School of Business & Management

Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) is the premier business school in the region. Its mission is to advance learning, create knowledge and foster innovation for the positive transformation of Caribbean enterprises through the development of world class business professionals and research based solutions.

Applications are invitedfrom suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:

Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the successful candidate is expected to provide support the the Marketing Department, Executives in Residence and the Centre for Excellence on a daily basis. The Administrative Assistant performs secretarial /administrative tasks including: assisting in the planning and coordination of events related to promotion and marketing, monitoring social media channels/services the curate news content, responding to correspondence, directing calls, and maintaining and managing databases/records.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management preferred
• Chartered Professional Secretary (CPS) or Chartered Administrative Professional (CAP) certification an asset
• Three (3) years work experience in a secretarial position and/or administrative capacity

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of office procedures and records management
• Knowledge of events planning and online systems
• Knowledge of/familiarity with social media tool such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube
• Proficiency in the use of essential business appplications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Banner
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to perform duties with a hig degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, and work well under pressure
• Abiolity work independently and collaboratively

*Knowledge of basic university mangement structure will be a distinct advantage.

For further information on the Mona School of Business and Management, please visit us at http://www.mona.uwi.edu/msbm/. Applicants must submit by electronic mail an application letter along with a resume giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, and names and contact information of three (3) references to: msbm.careers@uwimona.edu.jm for the attention of the Manager, Human Resource Development, Mona School of Business and Management, UWI, Mona.

The final date for receipt of applications is Monday, October 8, 2018.