Qualification Must have: **
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Bachelor's degree in Secretarial Studies or Office Management.
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Three (3) years’ experience as a Secretary.
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Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
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Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in secretarial or administrative roles.
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Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
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Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in secretarial or administrative roles.
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Professional certification in secretarial practice, records management, or office administration is highly desirable.
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Prior experience in a university, public institution, or large corporate environment is strongly preferred.
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Provide high-level secretarial support to the Vice Chancellor’s Office by preparing, editing, and quality-checking sensitive documents while ensuring accuracy and adherence to institutional standards.
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Maintain an efficient records management system by organizing, classifying, digitizing, and securely storing both physical and electronic documents in line with policy requirements.
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Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence by prioritizing, tracking, drafting responses, and ensuring timely action with no backlog.
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Oversee information flow by managing document inboxes, maintaining stakeholder contacts, and ensuring all communication is accurate, authorized, and properly formatted.
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Support scheduling by coordinating the Vice Chancellor’s diary, organizing meetings, and managing calendars and venue bookings efficiently.
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Assist in planning and executing official events by coordinating logistics, liaising with relevant teams, and ensuring proper setup of venues.
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Provide administrative and ad hoc support within the Vice Chancellor’s Office, including assisting during peak periods and facilitating onboarding of staff into office procedures.