Job Description
DEPUTY/ASSISTANT MANAGER
Administration/Business Operations
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee daily administrative, academic, and operational functions of the campus.
- Coordinate inter-departmental activities to ensure smooth academic delivery and student services.
- Develop and implement effective operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with UGC, MOHE, and other regulatory standards.
- Monitor infrastructure, facility management, security, transport, and general administration.
- Supervise non-academic staff and support departments including IT, maintenance, HR, and finance in coordination with relevant heads.
- Support marketing, admissions, and examination activities operationally.
- Identify and resolve operational issues efficiently and proactively.
- Manage operational budgets, procurements, and resource allocation.
- Report directly to the Managing Director / CEO and support strategic decision-making.
- Other responsibilities will be assigned in line with business growth.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Operations, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of proven experience in Administration and Business operations management, preferably in the education or service sector.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Sinhala (Tamil is an added advantage).
- Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks of higher education in Sri Lanka.
- Candidates between the ages of 30 and 40 are preferred; however, others will also be considered.
Salary and Benefits:
An attractive and negotiable remuneration package will be offered based on qualifications and experience.
Please send your detailed CV with a recent photograph and contact details of two non-related referees to careers@kiu.ac.lk with the subject line “Application for Deputy/Assistant Manager.”
249/1, Malabe Road, Thalangama North, Koswatta, Battaramulla, 10120, Sri Lanka.