Management Assistant

The Faculty of Management at the University of Peradeniya invites applications from dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Management Assistant at the Postgraduate Unit on a one-year contract basis.

Position Summary

• Role: Management Assistant (On Contract Basis – 01 Vacancy)

• Unit/Faculty: Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management

• Institution: University of Peradeniya

• Location: Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: 1-Year Contract

• Application Deadline: December 8, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day operational activities of the Postgraduate Unit, including clerical work, student requests, and communication with students and staff.

• Assist in the postgraduate student registration process and make arrangements for conducting lectures and examinations.

• Attend meetings, prepare minutes, and handle follow-up actions.

• Handle petty cash and cash advances for postgraduate programmes.

• Manage documentation work and maintain accurate administrative records.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications:

  • G.C.E. (O/L) Examination passed in six (06) subjects at one sitting with credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil Language, English Language/English Literature, and Mathematics.

  • G.C.E. (A/L) Examination passed in all subjects at one sitting (excluding the Common General Paper; 3 subjects under the old syllabus at one sitting is also sufficient).

• Citizenship & Health: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka, of good character, and in sound physical health.

• Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 30 years of age on the closing date of applications.

• Added Advantages: Working experience in a higher education institute or similar capacity, conversance in English, computer literacy, excellent communication, administrative, writing, and report-writing skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Remuneration: All-inclusive monthly allowance of Rs. 59,877.28 (UGC Circular No. 2/2025 U-MNI-2025, comprising Basic Salary + Cost of Living Allowance + EPF + ETF).

• Retirement Benefits: Contributors to the Employees' Provident Fund (8% employee contribution, 12% employer contribution) and Employees' Trust Fund (3% employer contribution).

How to Apply

• Prepare your Curriculum Vitae along with photocopies of your birth certificate, educational certificates, and any other relevant certificates proving qualifications and experience.

• Send your application under Registered Post to reach the address below on or before December 8, 2026.

• Clearly indicate "Application for the Post of Management Assistant" on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Senior Assistant Registrar

Postgraduate Unit

Faculty of Management

University of Peradeniya

Peradeniya, Sri Lanka