Management Assistant (Academic Administration & Quality Assurance)

Administration / Secretarial

About the Employer

Job Description

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Management Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Academic Administration and Quality Assurance (AA & QA) Unit. The role contributes to the effective coordination and implementation of academic processes, quality assurance activities, and regulatory compliance functions of the Institute.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist syllabus mapping activities and processing of exemptions for professional programmes offered by IBSL.
  • Assist in the administration of the exemptions process, including documentation management, liaising with external educational institutions, and responding to student inquiries.
  • Assist in activities related to obtaining and maintaining National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) recognition for the IBSL Professional Programme.
  • Assist in coordinating the study pack development project by liaising with developers, moderators and other resource personnel, and maintaining related documentation.
  • Assist in the verification of student entry qualifications in accordance with IBSL admission criteria for professional programmes and handle students' inquiries on the same.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date academic, administrative, and quality assurance records and documentation.
  • Provide administrative support for meetings, committees, and academic activities conducted under the AA & QA Unit.
  • Support coordination and monitoring activities related to Accredited Education Centres.
  • Undertake any other duties assigned in support of the Unit's operational and quality assurance functions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Educational Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in management stream from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), OR
  • Passed Finalist of the IBSL Professional Programme, OR
  • A recognized professional qualification in a management-related field.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in academic administration within a recognized higher education institution is preferred.

Age:

  • Age preferably below 30 years at the closing date of applications

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong administrative and organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Sinhala.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work beyond standard office hours when required.
  • Familiarity with academic administration processes and regulatory/quality assurance documentation is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees, to [email protected].
  • Applications should be submitted on or before 30th June 2026.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

INSTITUTE OF BANKERS OF SRI LANKA (IBSL)

IBSL Towers, 80A, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08

Tel: 011 24 25 777 | www.ibsl.lk