Administration and Office SupportContractorEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), a fully fledged university and successor to the South Eastern University College (SEUCO), is seeking to recruit qualified individuals for the position of Administrative Assistant (2 Posts). The successful candidates will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical support across various university divisions, schools, and departments.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall entail assisting in:
Documenting and ensuring proper record keeping for events, activities and operations in respective Divisions/Schools/Departments/Sections.
Collecting, compiling and analyzing data.
Ensuring general cleanliness in offices and meeting rooms.
Maintaining records of University assets in respective areas.
Overseeing telephone and registry services in respective Divisions/Schools/Departments/Sections.
Drafting reports and briefs.
Drafting of budgets and procurement plans.
Making requisitions for office stationery, equipment and furniture and other required materials.
Ensuring security of records, stationery, office equipment, furniture, etc.
Coordinating transport and logistics for respective Divisions/Schools/Departments/Sections.
Offering secretariat services to university committees.
Qualifications and Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
Be a Member of a recognized professional body (where applicable).
Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
Have proficiency in computer applications.
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of their application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,Corporate ServicesSouth Eastern Kenya UniversityP.O. BOX 170-90200, KITUI.
Additionally, a MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) must be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke by Friday, 6th March, 2026. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae, Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,Corporate ServicesSouth Eastern Kenya UniversityP.O. BOX 170-90200, KITUI.
A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) must also be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke by Friday, 6th March, 2026. Ensure you INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.
