Student Affairs Coordinator at Reeds Africa Consult

Job Summary:

The Student Affairs Coordinator provides coordination of student services and activities, maintaining student records, and serving as a liaison between students, parents, and the administration.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative support operations of the Office of International Students Office, which include responsibilities, such as but not limited to: Assisting and directing callers, visitors, students and faculty.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Preparing and posting all announcements involved in ISO office.
• Ordering Office supplies. Coordinate with Senior Student Affairs Officer (International Students) in conducting orientation for newly admitted international students, alongside the local students.
• Provide advising on areas such as cultural adaptation, health, travel, immigration and other personal issues that might affect international students' status in Kenya, including being able to make appropriate referrals where necessary.
• Assist in handling materials and mailings with exchange partner institutions.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and assist in handling itineraries for students participating in Exchange & Study Abroad programs.
• Accompany Exchange & Study Abroad students on planned excursions (if need be).
• Maintain accurate profiles of all international students as well as for Exchange & Study-Abroad Programs.
• Do research on websites on information of other institutions abroad with the aim of expanding Exchange & Study Abroad programs.
• Review and update information posted on the website regarding international students, Exchange & Study Abroad programs and International Students' Handbook.
• Assist in coordinating social events and gatherings for international students.

Key Requirements & Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in PR and Communication or Related Field
• 2-3 years of administrative support experience. Good computer skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Possess the proficiency and knowledge of principles to provide high-quality customer and personal services to both internal and external customers of the university.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• An interest in International affairs and good international exposure.
• Open minded.
• Good organizational and administration skills. Willingness to work with students from all parts of the world.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be a team player