Receptionist/Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Mona School of Business & Management (UWI)

 

The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) is the premier business school in the region. It's mission is to advance learning, create knowledge, and foster innovation for the positive transformation of Caribbean enterprise through the development of world-class business professionals and research-based solutions. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of: 

Receptionist/Secretary 

Job Summary

The position of Receptionist/Secretary exists to manage the daily operations of the front desk and to assist students, staff and visitors effectively as the need arises. The incumbent plays a ritual role in projecting the appropriate image of the school to the public. Being the first line of contact with callers and visitors, he/she is required to give accurate and current information by telephone or personal contact; direct and control the flow of students and visitors to their destinations. The incumbent performs other duties which includes:  providing assistance to the Behavioural Science and General Management Unit, promoting the courses for MSBM programmes, providing administrative support for the unit and collecting relevant documents and mail.

Qualifications: Education & Experience:

• A BSc in Business Administration
• Chartered Professional Seretary (CPS) or
• Chartered Administrative Professional Certification (CAP) is a plus
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar position

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the procedures and policies of the University of the West Indies
• Knowledge of programmes being offered by MSBM
• Knowledge of the undergraduate and graduate hand books for the Faculty of Social Sciences in order to better advise students on queries
• Knowledge of office procedures
• Knowledge of Norstar PBX telephone system

Required competencies:

• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite applications, Banner, SharePoint, Point of Sale machine and OurVLE
• Customer service skills
• Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to type 40 words or more per minute accurately
• Notable mastery of the English vernacular
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels
• Ability to understand both oral and written directives
• Good time management skills, with the capability of meeting deadlines
• Good initiative with the ability to work with little supervision
• Good problem solving abilities
• Possess the ability to multitask
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Must be a team player

For further information on the Mona School of Business and Management, please visit us at http://www.mona.uwi.edu./MSBM/

Applicants must submit by electronic mail an application letter along with a resume giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, and names and contacts for three (3) references to:  msbm.careers@uwimona.edu.jm for the attention of the 

Manager, Human Resource and Administration, 
Mona School of Business and Management, 
UWI, Mona. 

The final date for the receipt of applications is September 9, 2024.

Driver/Bearer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Mona School of Business & Management

 The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) is the premier business school in the region. Its mission is to advance learning, create knowledge and foster innovation for the positive transformation of Caribbean enterprise through the development of world-class business professionals and research-based solutions.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:

Driver/Bearer 

Job Summary 

The position of University Driver exists to provide messenger/bearer, and also transportation services for students, staff and official visitors of the Mona School of Business and Management.

Core Functions:

The nature of the job requires the driver to be in a sedentary position for the majority of the time. The incumbent is also expected to do lifting, bending and walking to aid other processes.

Required Competencies:

• General Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Driver's license (4000kgs)
• Excellent driving record and proven competence
• Should be pleasant and sociable
• Must be sharp and alert on the roads at all times

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Secondary Level Education with school leaving certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years driving experience
• A defensive driving certificate would be an asset

For further information on the Mona School of Business and Management, please visit us at http://www.mona.uwi.edu/MSBM/

Applicants must submit by electronic mail an application letter along with a resume giving full particulars of qualifications, experience and names and contact information for three (3) references to: msbm.careers@uwimona.edu.jm  for the attention of the Manager. 

Human Resource and Administration,
Mona School of Business and Management,
UWI, Mona.

The final date for the receipt of applications is May 15, 2024.

Front Office Extraordinaire (Kingston, Jamaica) - Mona School of Business and Management

 A market leader professional services firm is seeking to identify a people person to fill this position.

Duties are:

• To coordinate internal tasks and communicate with executives and managers in business and government bodies
• To project a favourable face and voice of the firm 
• To be adept at advocacy for the firm and its services
• To communicate and link local and overseas clients and others with highly productive internal teams

Ideal candidate should have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent records management skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to think critically and innovatively
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Knowledge about phone systems
• A passion to learn and migrate upwards
• Basic research and report writing skills
• Willingness and ability to work long hours and weekends
• Good values and personal integrity

Qualifications/Experience:

• A university degree in Business Management or similar field
• Two (2) years working experience in a large firm or department are essential
• Additional certification in Office Management and competence in Microsoft Office is a plus

Submit application letter and resume by December 15, 2021 for the attention of the Executive Search Manager, MSBM Consulting by email to:  msbm-psu@uwimona.edu.jm