Job Summary

If you are looking for a professional and friendly working environment where employees are valued, supported, and recognized for their achievements and contribution, this opportunity is for you.

We are seeking a results-oriented individual with strong communication, coordination and organizational skills as Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer.

We offer an exciting work environment conducive to academic and professional development of our people. Kardan University offers a competitive salary in the higher education industry plus a complete benefits package that includes sponsorship of national and international training and workshops.

You will provide administrative and development support to Chief Operating Officer’s office on a variety of strategic and important priorities by drafting policies and developing plans to support the management team to achieve the set objectives. You will also be required to conduct research on best practices of higher education industry to enhance operational services and student experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing tools and systems to support operational management to meet organizational objectives.
• Draft policies, procedures and plans to support university objectives.
• Regularly and systematically evaluate the results of overall operations and report these results to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Support the COO to ensure compliant, effective and efficient operational processes and procedures are in place.
• Conduct research on best practices in higher education industry and recommend changes and programs to promote the university objectives.
• Assist with specific projects that support Kardan University’s mission.
• Serve as the focal point for COO Office and direct inquiries of students, faculty, staff and visitors to appropriate areas.
• Organize and schedule meetings, take minutes and share them with concerned departments.
• Maintain written correspondence with all relevant offices.
• Provide support in translation of documents from Dari to English and from English to Dari.
• Perform any other relevant tasks assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is required.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Power Point Presentation) is required.
• Two years’ professional experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Excellent report writing and written communication skills are required.
• Time management skills are required.

Submission Guidelines

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their updated CV and Cover Letter (in one document) highlighting their experience and qualifications to jobs@kardan.edu.af

Kindly include the position title (Executive Assistant to COO) in the email subject line.

Kardan University is an equal opportunity employer and invites application from people of all backgrounds.

We thank all the applicants for their interest; however, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.