Admissions Officer (CMA) Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF, to fill the following position as a Professional Entry Officer:

Admissions Officer at the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA)

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution
• At least two (2) years experience as an Admissions Office in a tertiary level institution

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse community
• Excellent IT skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Willingness to work within a military environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records for all students admitted to academic programmes
• Process all applications and offers of entry for all prospective academic students base on standard admissions policies
• Prepare an online orientation package for all incoming international students
• Provide assistance with recruitment activities (where applicable), admissions publications, and information sessions
• Provide reports on admissions trends
• Provide student counseling (admissions requirements, information on available circular and academic programmes, housing, etc)
• Arrange educational workshops and open days for students as required
• Support the Assistant Registrar (Student Affairs) in preparing admissions-related reports and presentations

Application letters and résumés are to be submitted via email to so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm on or before Friday, September 25, 2020 and be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Admin)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp,

Kingston 5.

For further clarification, applicants may call: (876) 926-8121-9 Ext 2014 / (876) 833-7481.