Postgraduate Programmes Administrator (UM8)

About the role

The University of Malawi is advertising an internal vacancy for a Postgraduate Programmes Administrator (UM8). The post covers the administration of postgraduate studies, including admissions, records, scheduling and student support.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret, enforce and review postgraduate studies rules, regulations and policies
• Liaise with the Registry on special admission cases and changes to registration arrangements
• Process applications for admission into postgraduate programmes
• Maintain the postgraduate database, monitor recruitment status and provide statistical data
• Keep accurate records of applicants and students
• Coordinate programme scheduling and timetabling
• Support recruitment and marketing, prepare information packs and plan inductions for incoming students
• Calculate and generate fee invoices where appropriate
• Act as first point of contact for prospective, current and former postgraduate students
• Organize collection, collation and distribution of student assignments and projects for marking
• Communicate with the central office, academics and departmental administrators on postgraduate matters
• Plan and attend open days and other postgraduate events

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business/Public Administration or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant work experience at assistant officer level

Candidates apply through the Registrar, University of Malawi, P.O. Box 280, Zomba, by 28 March 2025 with an application letter naming the post, copies of certificates and a detailed CV with three traceable referees; only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.