THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The University of the West Indies Open Campus, St. Kitts & Nevis, invites suitably and well-qualified applicants to fill the position of Administrative Assistant at the UWI Open Campus St. Kitts Site. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Accounting, or related Social Sciences discipline, with excellent knowledge of administrative and accounting procedures. Candidates must also have at least three years relevant experience in either a public or private sector corporation, or non-governmental organization, not necessarily an educational institution. However, knowledge and experience in an online and distance learning environment would be an advantage. Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Under the general direction of the Head of Site, the successful candidate will be required to:
1) oversee the day to day operations of the office by supervising and monitoring support staff;
2) carry out administrative, admissions, registration and examination responsibilities;
3) assist in the co-ordination of outreach activities such as public lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and social functions;
4) assist the Head of Site with the preparation and monitoring of the St Kitts & Nevis Site budget; and
5) gather and collate data for relevant site reports.

Please submit application with curriculum vitae and the names of at least three referees to reach the Head of the Open Campus, St. Kitts & Nevis by FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2010. Please write under CONFIDENTIAL cover to: Mrs. Sarah Owen, Head, UWI Open Campus, P. O. Box 326, The Gardens, Basseterre.

Further particulars of the post may be obtained by visiting the web page www.open.uwi.edu/jobvacancies/
Please note that an electronic version alone will not be acceptable.

Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Head, UWI Open Campus St. Kitts & Nevis without waiting to be contacted by the University. References MUST reach the UWI Open Campus St. Kitts by Friday November 19, 2010.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with us in the Open Campus, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Interviews will be scheduled during the period December 6-10, 2010 unless otherwise advised. The successful applicant will be expected to assume duties on or about January 5, 2011 unless otherwise advised.