ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I – LEGAL

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I – LEGAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I – LEGAL

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is a dynamic student-oriented institution providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, career-oriented diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in areas ranging from Science and Technology to Education and the Arts.  The University has a cadre of dedicated professionals committed to its development and growth. 

The Mission of UTT, the first National University of Trinidad and Tobago, is “to be an entrepreneurial university, designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation and sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of all individuals, families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean”.

If you are a performance driven, innovative and progressive person, looking for a new challenge in your career, then UTT has the opportunity you are looking for.  Applications are now open to join UTT as Administrative Assistant I – Legal

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general administrative and office management duties;

• Schedules and arranges for meetings and events;

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date e-records and related filing systems;

• Assists in the compilation of data and preparation of reports;

• Liaises with internal and external agents in the conduct of duties;

• Facilitates queries  and provides assistance to expedite matters accordingly;

• Provides support to relieve staff of minor/routine duties;

• Participates in projects and undertakes special assignments;

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years previous work experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Exposure to general administrative support duties
• Knowledge of the University's business/environment & policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the Unit's systems & processes
• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite/related software
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous and pays particular attention to details
• Works collaboratively with team members
• Time management skills & ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities