Executive Secretary to the Vice-Chancellor / President Job at James Hope University


James Hope University, located in Lekki, Lagos, is committed to the highest standards of international education. We aspire to integrate global models of academic excellence to advance the knowledge economy, further innovations and breakthroughs, and rapidly propel the economic and sociocultural lives of humanity. Through strategic partnerships with leading global academic institutions and crucial enablers, JHU is launching its School of Business, one distinguished by academic excellence and cutting-edge formation of future professionals. Funding of JHU is robust. The University is being built by Mr. Jim Ovia, Founder of Zenith Bank, through his nonprofit foundation. The university will pilot its MBA programs in September 2023.

We seeks a highly motivated and accomplished professional to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Secretary to the Vice-Chancellor / President

Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Vice-Chancellor/President

Overview

  • Provide administrative and operational support to the Vice-Chancellor/President.

Qualifications

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree in Business or equivalent; Possession of Ph.D. shall be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 3 years of working experience with top management staff 
  • Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity thereof
  • Possessing a tenacious attitude, friendly, honest, trustworthy, respectful, and flexible
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A wide exposure, broad knowledge and up to date with current affairs
  • Able to work perfectly under strict deadlines
  • Able to take up emergency assignments and perform them effectively
  • Upholds sound work ethics and is highly disciplined
  • Able to work with minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Letter of Application and detailed Curriculum Vitae showing their full names, position applied for, postal address, email address, telephone numbers, academic qualifications with dates and the awarding institutions, working experience, certificates and prizes (if applicable) to: hr@jhu.edu.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Review of applications shall commence on June 9, 2023 and only shortlisted applicants will be invited for