Admissions/Records Assistant

Aga Khan University

Date Listed: Aug 7, 2013
Email Address: Click to Email
Phone: No Phone Calls
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2013


Position Description:
From Mwananchi August 7, 2013
The Aga Khan University in East Africa, invites applications for the following position, in the Office of the Registrar based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Tanzania, the Admissions and Records Assistant will provide support in day-to-day registrarial and student affairs matters. The main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Developing and maintaining an efficient and effective filing and retrieval system of all student-related records. Working closely with the Assistant Registrar and the IED-EA Head of Teaching Programmes, coordinate and manage the admission process, including the provision of information regarding University admission requirements and processes. Coordinating and managing the documentation registration and records keeping, including the issuing of transcripts.
Assisting in the planning and initiating students' social and extra-curricular activities.
Administration of the course evaluation process. Compiling of the examination results.
Promoting student affairs processes and procedures that foster student success.
Maintaining correspondence and tracking of alumni. Assist with the coordination of the Convocation ceremony and related activities.
Attending to various queries from the students.
Any other duty as assigned by the Assistant Registrar, Tanzania.
To qualify:
The position requires a highly results-focused individual who is team oriented. In addition s/he should have:
Bachelor's degree in Social Science/Administration or equivalent
At least 3 years working experience preferably in a busy student affairs' /registrar's office in a University setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft application packages.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal simultaneously with multiple tasks and to work with strict deadlines.



Application Instructions:
Please send your application comprising a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current CV, and contact details for two professional referees to
Human Resources Office,
AKU-TIHE,
PO Box 125
Dar es Salaam,
Or Email Link above
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.