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One of the Caribbean’s most prestigious higher education institutions, The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC), has announced an open vacancy for a full-time Clerical Assistant position within its Lifelong Learning Unit, inviting applications from all suitably qualified candidates across the region and beyond.

The successful applicant will take on a diverse range of core administrative responsibilities critical to the smooth operation of the unit. Key duties include the systematic upkeep of institutional records, physical files, and digital information systems; timely retrieval of key documentation such as student mark sheets and admission application forms; systematic receipt and initial processing of documents submitted by current and prospective students and other external stakeholders; collation, sorting, and distribution of institutional correspondence and materials; coordination of office supply requests to maintain steady departmental operations; dissemination of accurate, up-to-date information to customers and stakeholders in a timely manner; logistical and administrative support for the preparation of unit-hosted seminars, academic conferences, and university award ceremonies; management of incoming telephone calls and responses to routine public enquiries; and support for travel bookings and itinerary arrangement for departmental staff and visitors as required.

To be considered for the role, candidates must meet a set of mandatory qualification and experience requirements. A minimum of five passing grades in CXC or GCE O’ Level examinations is required, with passes in both Mathematics and English Language as non-negotiable prerequisites. Applicants must also have at least three years of full-time work experience in a similar clerical or administrative role. Additional core competencies include advanced proficiency in common computer software, internet-based administrative tools, and strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a fast-paced, customer-centric workplace.

All interested candidates must submit a complete application package, which includes a filled-out official UWI employment application form, a detailed curriculum vitae outlining all relevant qualifications and professional experience, contact information (full names and mailing addresses) for three professional references (with at least one reference from the applicant’s current employer), and certified copies of all academic qualifications listed in the application. Completed application packages must be submitted via email to the institution, addressed to the Manager of the Employee Success Department within the Office of the Campus Registrar at UWI Five Islands Campus, located in Five Islands, St. John’s, Antigua.

The institution has set a firm application deadline of July 31, 2026. The candidate selected for the role will be required to begin their official duties at the Antigua-based campus on September 1, 2026. The posted salary range for the position falls between 27,099.51 Eastern Caribbean dollars and 33,843.73 Eastern Caribbean dollars per year.

UWI FIC notes that while the university appreciates interest from all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further screening and interviews. For additional information about the campus or the role, interested parties can contact the institution at (268) 484-3900 or visit the official UWI Five Islands Campus website at www.fiveislands.uwi.edu.

One of the Caribbean’s most prestigious higher education institutions, The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus, has opened applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant role within its Examinations Unit, operating under the Office of the Campus Registrar.

Located in Five Islands, St. John’s, Antigua, this position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from Eastern Caribbean $32,519.65 to $48,735.33, commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. The successful hire will report directly to the Assistant Registrar for Examinations, and take on a diverse set of core responsibilities that support the campus’s core academic operations.

Primary duties for the role include delivering comprehensive administrative support to the Assistant Registrar to ensure consistent alignment with UWI’s institutional policies, rules and regulatory frameworks governing examination operations. The role also requires hands-on support for all logistical and administrative preparations ahead of examination periods, coordination of on-the-ground arrangements during exam cycles, and assistance with compiling, verifying and publishing final student results. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant will contribute to the planning and execution of the campus’s annual Graduation Ceremonies, manage transcript request processing and official transcript issuance, support the printing and distribution of formal degree certificates, oversee inventory management and issuance of academic gowns for events and students, and provide full administrative support for Boards of Examiners meetings—including drafting meeting documentation, recording official minutes, and distributing post-meeting follow-up materials. The role also involves supporting the scheduling of final institutional examinations, responding to student and faculty queries related to examination timetables, and completing any other job-relevant tasks assigned by the Assistant Registrar for Examinations.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet a set of clear essential qualification and experience requirements. All applicants must hold a minimum of an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Educational Administration, or a closely related academic field. Candidates are also required to have at least five years of professional experience in administrative support roles, with preference given to applicants who have gained this experience in a post-secondary or higher education setting. The university notes that completed accredited academic degrees above the minimum educational requirement may be substituted for professional experience on a case-by-case basis.

All interested candidates must submit a complete set of application materials, including an official UWI employment application form, a detailed curriculum vitae outlining all qualifications and professional experience, contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current employer or supervisor), and official copies of all academic qualifications. Application packets must be submitted via electronic mail to the university, addressed to the Manager of the Employee Success Department within the Office of the Campus Registrar at UWI Five Islands Campus.

The deadline for all applications to be received is July 31, 2026. The selected candidate is scheduled to begin their official duties on Antigua’s campus starting September 1, 2026. UWI notes that while the institution appreciates interest from all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps in the hiring process. For general inquiries about the campus or this vacancy, candidates can reach the institution at (268) 484-3900 or visit the official website at fiveislands.uwi.edu.

One of the Caribbean’s most prominent higher education institutions, The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC), has publicly announced an open vacancy for a full-time Campus Counsellor position within the Office of the Campus Principal. This key student support role comes with a competitive annual salary ranging from 102,021 to 109,866 Eastern Caribbean dollars, reflecting the institution’s commitment to investing in qualified mental health and student development professionals.

The selected candidate will take on a core mission: to deliver holistic support that empowers UWI FIC students to get the most out of their entire university journey. The campus counselling department serves the entire UWI FIC community, addressing a wide spectrum of personal, academic and mental health concerns through a multi-faceted service model. Core responsibilities include delivering confidential one-on-one counselling tailored to individual student needs, facilitating structured group counselling sessions, developing and hosting educational workshops on student wellness and life skills, and advocating for student needs within campus governance and support systems.

Rooted in a comprehensive, student-centered framework, the role combines direct clinical support with structured developmental programming designed to foster long-term positive growth, emotional resilience and personal development for all students engaging with the service.

UWI FIC has outlined clear eligibility requirements for candidates interested in applying. A master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related human services discipline is a mandatory prerequisite for all applicants. Candidates must also hold a minimum of five years of hands-on professional experience working in counselling or a related field. While professional counselling experience in a college or university setting is not required, it is strongly preferred, as is active licensure in mental health counselling from a recognized regulatory body.

To complete an application, candidates must submit a full package of application materials, including an official UWI employment application form, a detailed curriculum vitae outlining all relevant qualifications and professional experience, contact information for at least three professional references (with one reference coming from the candidate’s current or most recent employer), and official copies of all academic transcripts and degree certifications. All application materials must be submitted via electronic mail, addressed to the Manager of the Employee Success Department within the Office of the Campus Registrar at UWI Five Islands Campus, located in Five Islands, St. John’s, Antigua.

The institution has confirmed that the successful applicant will be expected to officially begin their duties on Antigua’s UWI FIC campus starting September 1, 2026. As is standard for public university recruitment processes, UWI FIC notes that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted for further screening and interviews. More information about the institution and this role can be found on the official UWI Five Islands Campus website, or by calling the campus main line at (268) 484-3900.

One of the Caribbean’s most prestigious higher education institutions, The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus, has announced an open vacancy for a full-time Accounts Receivables Clerk within the Office of the Campus Bursar, inviting applications from all suitably qualified professionals seeking to join the institution’s administrative and finance team.

The role comes with a competitive annual salary ranging from $27,099.51 to $40,612.01, and the hired candidate will be tasked with a broad set of core finance responsibilities critical to the campus’s daily financial operations. Key duties include accurately posting and documenting all customer payments and transactions tied to UWI Five Islands Campus’ accounts receivable portfolios, generating and distributing invoices to enrolled students and other external debtors, and processing multiple forms of payment including cash, cheques, and credit transactions from these account holders.

Additional daily responsibilities include preparing regular bank deposits for all funds collected each working day, reconciling total collected cash against the receipts issued on a daily basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies in customer accounts and addressing outstanding past-due balances, managing document organization including copying, filing, and retrieving accounts receivable records, updating digital financial records in the campus’s central Financial Management System, communicating any relevant information updates to relevant staff, departments, and campus stakeholders, and carrying out other role-related duties as assigned by the finance office leadership.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet a set of core mandatory requirements. These include holding an associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another closely related relevant field, or an equivalent professional qualification recognized by the university, plus a minimum of one year of prior hands-on experience working in an accounting or financial role. The hiring committee notes that candidates with additional relevant skills will receive priority consideration: these include prior professional experience working with accounting software and formal financial information systems, as well as advanced, proficient working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite.

All applicants are required to submit a complete set of application materials, including a filled-out official UWI employment application form, a detailed curriculum vitae that outlines full qualifications and professional experience, contact information (full names and physical addresses) for three professional references (one of which must be from the applicant’s current employer), and official copies of all academic qualifications. Submissions must be sent via email and addressed to the Manager of the Employee Success Department at the Office of the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, located in Five Islands, St. John’s, Antigua.

The university has confirmed that the successful candidate will be expected to begin their official duties at the Antigua campus on September 1, 2026. As is standard for UWI hiring processes, the institution extends gratitude to all applicants for their interest, but notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent interview stages. For more general information about the campus and its job opportunities, candidates can reach the university by phone at (268) 484-3900 or visit its official website at www.fiveislands.uwi.edu.

One of the Caribbean’s most prestigious higher education institutions, The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus, has announced a vacant full-time position for an Administrative Assistant within the Office of the Campus Registrar, and is now accepting applications from eligible, experienced professionals across the region.

The role comes with a defined annual salary range spanning from 32,519.65 Eastern Caribbean dollars to 48,735.33 Eastern Caribbean dollars, aligned with the university’s standard compensation frameworks for administrative staff. The selected candidate will report directly to the Campus Registrar, and take on a diverse set of core responsibilities that keep the registrar’s office and campus governance operations running smoothly.

Key duties for the position include delivering comprehensive administrative support to the Campus Registrar, coordinating all logistics related to the registrar’s scheduled appointments and work-related travel arrangements, and supporting all administrative workflows for campus governance committees. This support covers critical tasks such as official minute-taking during meetings, secure document storage, and organized electronic and physical filing systems. The role also requires close collaboration with other team members in the registrar’s office to advance campus-wide special initiatives, drafting and preparing official correspondence and institutional documentation for the office, establishing and updating long-term office files and records, organizing and facilitating both internal meetings and campus special events, and completing any additional job-relevant tasks assigned by the Campus Registrar as needed.

To be considered for the position, applicants must meet a set of clear qualification and experience requirements. The minimum educational standard is an accredited bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including Business Management, Business Administration, Educational Administration, or other closely related disciplines. Candidates are also expected to have a minimum of five years of professional experience providing high-level administrative support, with preference given to candidates who have previously worked in an administrative role at a higher education institution. Notably, the university allows completed post-minimum academic credentials from an accredited institution to be substituted for required professional experience, creating more pathways for highly educated early-career professionals to apply.

All interested candidates must submit a complete application packet that includes a filled-out UWI official employment application form, a detailed curriculum vitae outlining all qualifications and professional experience, contact information for three professional references (one of which must be from the applicant’s current employer), and official copies of all academic transcripts and degree certifications. Application materials must be submitted via email to the university’s recruitment team, and addressed to the Manager of the Employee Success Department at the Office of the Campus Registrar, UWI Five Islands Campus, located in Five Islands, St. John’s, Antigua.

The university has confirmed that the successful candidate will be required to begin their official duties in Antigua on September 1, 2026. In line with standard UWI recruitment practices, the institution extended its gratitude to all prospective applicants for their time and interest, noting that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further interviews and screening. For additional information about the campus or the recruitment process, applicants can visit the official UWI Five Islands Campus website at www.fiveislands.uwi.edu or contact the institution’s main line at (268) 484-3900.

One of the Caribbean’s most prestigious higher education institutions, The University of the West Indies (UWI), has announced an open vacancy for a full-time Administrative Assistant positioned within the Office of the Campus Principal at its Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC) in Antigua. This key administrative role supports the senior leadership of the campus, and the institution is now calling for applications from suitably qualified professionals across the region and beyond.

The annual salary for this position falls between Eastern Caribbean dollars 32,519.65 and Eastern Caribbean dollars 48,735.33, commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. The role carries a diverse set of core responsibilities centered on enabling smooth operations for the campus principal’s office. Primary duties include delivering comprehensive day-to-day administrative support to the campus principal, backing up all cross-cutting administrative activities led by the principal’s office, and managing the principal’s full schedule of appointments alongside coordinating all domestic and international travel arrangements.

Additionally, the hired Administrative Assistant will oversee ongoing inventory and maintenance of all office supplies, equipment, and facilities assigned to the principal’s office, coordinate with internal office staff to advance special institutional initiatives, draft and prepare official correspondence, reports, and other institutional documentation for the office, establish and maintain organized digital and physical file systems for all office records, plan and execute logistics for internal meetings and campus special events, and carry out any other role-relevant tasks assigned directly by the campus principal.

To be considered for the position, applicants must meet a set of clear essential requirements. Candidates are required to hold at minimum an accredited bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Educational Administration, or another closely related field. They must also have a minimum of five years of professional experience providing high-level administrative support, with preference given to candidates who have previously worked in an administrative capacity at a post-secondary education institution. The institution notes that accredited academic degrees earned above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for required professional experience on a case-by-case basis.

All interested candidates must submit a complete application package that includes a filled-out UWI official employment application form, a detailed curriculum vitae outlining all qualifications and professional experience, contact information (full names and mailing addresses) for three professional references (one of which must be from the applicant’s current employer), and official copies of all academic transcripts and degree certificates. Completed application packages must be submitted via electronic mail, addressed to the Manager of the Employee Success Department in the Office of the Campus Registrar at The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, located in Five Islands, St. John’s, Antigua.

The deadline for all submitted applications is July 31, 2026. The successful candidate will be required to officially begin their duties at the Five Islands Campus in Antigua on September 1, 2026. UWI notes that while it appreciates the interest of all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further interview processes. For additional information about the campus or this vacancy, interested individuals can contact the institution at (268) 484-3900 or visit the official UWI Five Islands Campus website at www.fiveislands.uwi.edu.