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Africa University – Job Opportunity
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer
📍 Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe
🗓️ Deadline: 25 April 2025, 14:00 hrs
📩 Email Applications to: [email protected] and [email protected]
📌 Reference: “VC Executive Assistant” (use in subject line)
📝 Position Summary
Africa University is seeking a highly professional, dynamic, and self-motivated Executive Assistant to support the Vice Chancellor and CEO. The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, integrity, and discretion, and thrive in a high-pressure, executive-level environment.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
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Manage and coordinate the Vice Chancellor’s calendar, travel, meetings, and events
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Oversee internal/external communications and confidential correspondence
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Support strategic decision-making through research and data collation
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Coordinate executive-level reports, board papers, and briefing documents
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Ensure the seamless operation of the Vice Chancellor’s office in a digital era
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Monitor key University, national, and global events relevant to the Vice Chancellor
🎓 Qualifications and Experience
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Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Admin, International Relations, or Social Sciences
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Advanced French or Portuguese language proficiency (highly desirable)
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Minimum 8 years of senior-level executive support, preferably in higher education
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Proven experience supporting a CEO or Vice Chancellor
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and handling board-level reporting
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Excellent communication, discretion, professionalism, and analytical skills
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High attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities
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Commitment to values: Ubuntu, Excellence, God-fearing, Integrity, Professionalism
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Africa University is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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More Information
- Job Application Details How to Apply Submit the following as one PDF document: Application Letter (clearly stating the position) Certified copies of certificates, transcripts, and national ID or Passport Detailed Curriculum Vitae Names and contact details of three referees 📧 Email to: [email protected] and [email protected] 📌 Subject line: VC Executive Assistant