Senior Administrative Assistant (Marketing)

Job Title: KU/SAA/Grade 10/1
Reports to: Director, Communication & Public Relations

Job Purpose: To plan and carry out relevant Marketing activities, so as to meet the University’s targets for growth and financial sustainability in accordance with agreed work plans.

The principal duties of the incumbent include:
* Formulate and implement marketing plans, including relevant customer acquisition and development programmes.
* Establish and maintain up to date computerized customer and prospects database.
* Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation, and protect University’s brands via suitable Marketing activities.
* Carry out regular market research, competitor and customer surveys.
* Follow up on sales enquiries by post, telephone and personal visits.
* Monitor and report on marketing activities and provide relevant management information.

Person Specification

* Relevant undergraduate degree in marketing or related field, with at least three years work experience in the field of marketing in a large public or private institution.
* Must be adept in use of MS Office 2007, particularly excel, PowerPoint, and word, and also ability to use internet and email facilities.
* Self driven, reliable, tolerant, result oriented with a positive outlook, and clear focus on high quality and business development.
* Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits.

Interested candidates should send their applications, specifying the position applied for, including a detailed and updated CV indicating day time phone numbers, email as well as names and contact information of three references, should reach the following address by October 30th, 2010.

Deputy Vice - Chancellor Administration
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – GPO 00100
Nairobi

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The position is on a 2 year renewable contract based on performance.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer.

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