Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Education Trust

The National Education Trust (NET) is seeking to recruit a qualified individual to fill the following position: 

Administrative Assistant 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the calendars and arranges the schedule for the Infrastructure Management Unit
• Arranges and attends meetings, prepares and transcribes minutes, and ensures that action items from meetings are circulated on time
• Prepares bulletins, schedules, agendas, letters and records, including the filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding  and updating of the files
• Develops and maintains databases
• Coordinates local and international accommodation and travel arrangements as required
• Maintains the inventory of office stationery for the Unit 
• Prepares special and recurring Unit reports by gathering, compiling and preparing information from various sources

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in teams
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Good judgement and initiative and flexibility
• Keen attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Excellent typing skills
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong computer and internet research skills
• Proficient in records management

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• First degree in Business Administration/Administrative Management or equivalent qualifications
• Three (3) years work experience in an administrative position and/or project coordination experience
• Training or experience in Project Management would be an asset

Salary range: $1,711,060.00 - $2,301,185.00 per annum.

Further information on the post can be obtained at www.net.org.jm.

Interested persons are invited to submit applications by Monday, August 4, 2025 to the:

Administrative & Operations Manager,

National Education Trust,

7 Arnold Road, Caenwood Centre, Kingston 5, 

or email: jobs@net.org.jm

Subject: "Administrative Assistant"

We thank all applicants for expressing an interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.