Student Administration Assistant – CIMMYT

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  • Kenya, Nairobi , 01000 View on Map
  • Post Date : January 31, 2025
  • Salary: Ksh30,000.00 - Ksh80,000.00 / Monthly
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 10006
  • Offered Salary  1000
  • Career Level  Others
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Management & Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Location  Nairobi

Job Description

Student Administration Assistant – CIMMYT

Implement and support the current processes of the CIMMYT Academy. Support the implementation of new strategies to welcome students from diverse backgrounds and reinforce the branding of CIMMYT Academy in educational institutions globally. The candidate must have knowledge of datasets management and reporting. This role requires good interpersonal skills for working closely with others across the different departments in CIMMYT.

Duties and responsibilities-Student Administration Assistant

 

  1. Support the Student Training Program
    of CIMMYT Academy and its related administrative procedures.

  2. Administer the student contract
    process in liaison with the student, university, the research programs and relevant
    CIMMYT internal units for logistic and administrative arrangements.

  3. Conduct onboarding including but not
    limited to housing, travel, immigration, health insurance, etc. Participate in
    informative talks related to CIMMYT Academy, CIMMYT services and facilities,
    logistics, etc.

  4. Ensure effective induction of students
    and integration to the research program and organization. Take part in the
    planning and implementation of induction sessions.

  5. Maintain the database and records of
    new and past students (documentation, communications, forms, attachments)
    complete up to date in the Academy systems (LMS, Dynamics, other databases).

  6. Ensure effective offboarding for the
    students, by ensuring they fulfill the satisfaction survey and any other
    related formalities.

  7. Take part and support in logistics and
    communication with students about institutional and CIMMYT Academy’s events and
    initiatives, and all social engagement initiatives, including charity events.

  8. Maintain close relationships with the
    student community, ensuring their well-being, and providing support as needed.

  9. Support the communication efforts of
    the Academy as required, internally within CIMMYT and externally with students
    and prepare presentations and reports as required.

  10. Support initiatives with CIMMYT
    Academy’s networks (Alumni and capacity development) and maintain effective,
    professional and fluent communication channels with all CIMMYT area.

Requirements-Student Administration Assistant

  • Bachelor’s degree in administration, Human Resources, International
    Relations, or similar field.

  • 3-4 years relevant experience
  • Advanced level of English.
  • User Advanced level in the usage of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,
    PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Experience with Dynamics 365 is desirable.

  • Experience of international and intercultural work environments.

Education, knowledge and experience

•Bachelor’s degree in administration, Human Resources, International Relations, or similar field.
•3-4 years relevant experience
•Advanced level of English.
•User Advanced level in the usage of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Experience with Dynamics 365 is desirable.
•Experience of international and intercultural work environments.

Terms and conditions-Student Administration Assistant

•This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
•The appointment will be for two (2) years, including a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent on performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
•The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.

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