Job at MasterMindsHRSG Management Consulting for a Programmes Officer
MasterMindsHRSG Management Consulting - Our client, one of the topmost
business school in Nigeria is recruiting for the role of:
Job Title: Programmes Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The incumbent will form part of the School’s team, taking
responsibility for aspects of administrative support for the suite of
programmes and admissions, ensuring that services are efficient,
effective and adapt to changing circumstances.
Specific Duties
The specific duties of the incumbent includes but is not limited to;
Strategic:
- Ensure the School provides first class service to applicants,
students, staff and visitors. This will include assisting the workload
of the programmes staff and supporting other members of the team where
necessary
- Support the admissions officer in making admission decision. To
understand the School’s strategy in regard to recruitment and use this
to guide admissions processes and decisions.
- To understand the School’s strategy in regard to student
experience such that the administrative team provides appropriate
support
- Liaise with Admissions Office and other key central sections of
the business school to be proactive and collaborative in supporting the
development of improved systems and processes
- Advise current students on programme and refer on as appropriate
Support for Teaching and Administration:
- Act as a point of contact for programmes students, staff and visiting lecturers, dealing with enquiries and providing support
- Establish, maintain and use clear and effective means of
communication with staff and students, i.e. email distribution lists,
notice-boards, web pages etc.
- Assist in the production of core programmes information, materials, teaching aids and general handbooks
- Ensure that copies of all forms are up to date and appropriately stocked for use by students and/or staff
- Assist with induction events and prepare information packs for incoming students
Student Records:
- Process all forms relating to changes in students’ circumstances
- Track changes of degree programmes and unit choices in the
business school student records system. Ensure that all student choices
relating to their programme of study have been authorized, and are
correct
- Liaise with Student Records, and other academic Departments regarding students’ unit choices as required
- Take responsibility for the creation and maintenance of accurate
student records, in both paper and electronic formats, including
liaison with the Student Records Office (SREO)
Problem Solving:
- Identify complex problems of student progression, and seek advice on their resolution with the deputy director
- Advise students on programme eligibility, and to refer students to Student Experience Officer if necessary
Assessment:
- Organize the receipt, collation and distribution of all student assignments/projects for marking
- Retain & archive sample set of coursework
Minimum Job Requirement
- Master's Degree from an accredited university with at least 2
years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities
specified Or
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with at least 3
years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities
specified.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures,
assistance in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new
strategies and procedures.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Strong familiarity with MS Office including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel; good web skills
- Prior experience working with budgets is highly desirable
- Fluency in database system is highly desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of integrated program planning, development, and administration within an academic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
Note: Candidates MUST apply using the tile "Application
for Programmes Officer" as the subject of their mail. All applications
that do not follow this format will be disregarded.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please send a copy of their up-to-date CV's and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline: 31st March, 2017.