Personal Assistant to the President

About the role

The Personal Assistant to the President provides high‑level administrative, executive and strategic support to the President of a university. This role ensures smooth operation of the President’s office, acting as a trusted liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the President’s calendar, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations, reports and draft correspondence, speeches and official communications.
• Maintain confidential records, organize executive meetings, take minutes and monitor action‑item implementation.
• Serve as primary contact for government officials, donors, accreditation bodies and international partners.
• Support strategic initiatives by conducting research, preparing briefing materials and tracking project progress.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and ensure compliance with university policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience providing executive assistance or office management support to senior leaders.
• Experience in higher‑education or corporate executive environments is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and ability to work independently under pressure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work closely with senior university leadership.
• Exposure to high‑impact strategic projects and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional development in a dynamic academic environment.