Job Opportunities at Nile University of Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Maintain data to assist the team with the preparation processes ahead of, during and after exams, including but not limited to, monitoring deadlines and key dates, recording and checking examination entry details and results
• Provide concise and accurate data and reports for the management to facilitate the effective management of the institution’s target setting to raise standards and performance.
• Liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including students, parents, Heads of Departments, lecturers and faculty officers on examination coordination
• Assist with updating and maintaining the institution’s internal exams timetable.
• Ensure examination details are added at the point of inquiry (including estimation of students’ numbers, rooms, invigilators etc.) and are removed or amended as details are confirmed.
• Ensure all candidates are notified of their examination entries and the dates and times of their examinations/assessments in accordance with the regulations.
• Assist with post-results queries from candidates and stakeholders
• To be responsible for the institution’s student census as related to examination, ensuring accurate records are maintained for each student and reporting as required to the Academic Management Head.
• Follow and respond to key schedules e.g., assessment, recording, reporting, and the school academic calendar, working to tight deadlines
• Assist in the collection, collation, and submission of student exam entries to the relevant boards as required
• Assist in the administration of and presentation of exam results to candidates and any exam appeal process, remarking and other administrative issues
• Assist the Academic management Head with the administration of all assessment, reporting and recording process.
• Update Mark sheet templates for each data assessment capture (in accordance with the university assessment and reporting schedule).
• Check and report to the Academic Management Head on the completion of data entry by lecturers at each data assessment capture.
• Keep abreast of current guidance and best practice in relation to target setting, the effective use of data and respond to education developments that have implications on data management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any Management or Social Science discipline
• 2-3 years of experience in an administrative role within an educational sector.
• Experience with using statistical tools to compile data
• Analytical and report writing skills
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• An understanding of multiple IT systems
• Must have strong research skills, presentation skills & notable attention to detail.

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Responsibilities

• Oversees and facilitates resources management and administration procedures and documentation
• Serves as the primary point of administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals, and institutions on operational issues i.e., course registration, grades upload, transcripts etc.
• Ensure record keeping follows the best practices with regards to all student files, transcripts, and certificates.
• Liaise with Faculties and Faculty Officers on matters relating to students’ course registration, grade uploads, deferment, etc.
• Manage correspondence on behalf of the department including result verification, enquires, student registration details, transcript requests, etc.
• Generate reports from time to time for informed decision-making.
• Assist and support to the unit head in problem-solving, project planning and management, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
• Assist in the interpretation of university policies and procedures, as appropriate, and ensures that office operations are in compliance with policy provisions and standards.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any Management or Social Science discipline
• 2-3 years’ experience in an administrative role within an educational sector
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and experience in building, maintaining, and generating lists from databases; mail merging of group correspondence, invitations, etc
• Competence in data interpretation, analysis, and presentation.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Knowledge of office management principles and procedures
• Meticulous degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to deal sensitively and discretely with confidential information.