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Awantha Wijayarathne is a seasoned administrative professional with extensive experience in IT, customer service, and office management. She has held various roles, including Management Assistant, Assistant Registrar, and Head of Students Registration and Welfare Division. Awantha holds multiple diplomas and certifications in management, IT, and office skills from reputable institutions.

Credentials

  • Supervision and Management Skills
    Alison - Free Online Learning
    Jun, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Labour Law for Administrative Professionals
    Skills Development Fund
    Feb, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Maintenence of Personal Files
    PRAG INSTITUTE SRI LANKA
    Jan, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Information and Office Skills
    National Institute of Library and Information Sciences
    Nov, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • English for Academic Purposes (Management Studies)
    Open University of Sri Lanka
    Apr, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • Web Designing and Content Management System
    IHRA-Univ of Colombo
    Aug, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • Personal Computer Hardware and Networking
    Open University of Sri Lanka
    Apr, 2007
    - Apr, 2026
  • Diploma in Hardware and Advanced Networking
    WinSYS Networks (pvt) Ltd
    Dec, 2005
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Assistant Registrar
      • Dec 2020 - Present
      • Kuliyapitiya

      In December 2020, I got transferred to Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and assumed duties as the Head of the Students Registration and Welfare Division. Our Division is responsible for registering students for the academic years under the guidance of the UGC and facilitating the well being of the students. Providing Mahapola and Bursary scholarships, maintaining canteens, maintaining hostels and provide facilities are among the main responsibilities.

    • Assistant Registrar
      • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020
      • Belihuloya

      I assumed duties as Assistant Registrar on 15th October 2018 and was assigned to Examinations Division of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. As the Head of the Division, I was responsible for conducting and releasing results of all the semester and final examinations of Eight Faculties, including the Faculty of Graduate Studies and CODL (Center for Open and Distance learning). It was a huge responsibility and our Division was responsible for conducting all the procedures related to examinations from calling applications from candidates to issue results. I had to work with internal staff, Academic staff, students and other interested parties. Organizing and conducting the General Convocation annually was another huge responsibility. Apart from that I performed duties as a member of Bid Opening Committees, Technical Evaluation Committees and Disciplinary Investigation Committees.

    • Management Assistant
      • Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
      • Kuliyapitiya

      In August 2017, I got a transfer to Wayamba University of Sri Lanka from The Open University of Sri Lanka. I was attached to the Examinations Division and most of my duties were related to examination procedures. I was engaged in conducting examinations and releasing results of two faculties and external degree programs. Apart from that I performed duties related to Postgraduate degree programs (MBA, MPhil and PhD). Further I was engaged in organizing and conducting the General Convocation of the University.

    • Management Assistant
      • May 2006 - Jul 2017
      • Colombo

      I was attached to the Establishments Division of the university and all the activities related to Human Resources Management are performed in this Division. Basically my duties involved in managing personal files, recruitment (procedures from adverting to appointment), promotions, granting increments, salary conversion, handling inquiries and any other human resources management functions. Before I get transferred to Establishments Division in 2008, I was attache to Information Technology Division of the same university. There most of my duties involved on handling student's registration data.

    • Analyst Programmer
      • Nov 2004 - Nov 2005
      • Colombo

      As an Analyst Programmer my main duty was writing programs. Apart from that, I had to involve in trouble shooting, technical writing, conducting feasibility studies and testing & quality controlling the systems. Most of the times I had to visit client companies, conduct studies and provide solutions by altering the existing system.

    • MIS Executive
      • Apr 2003 - Nov 2004
      • Colombo

      Peach International is a call centre and it is a UK based company. I was attached to IT Branch and my duties involved in lead controlling, creating and maintaining data bases and programs, handling the Home Worker’s data entry project and other duties in day-to-day operations apart from these such as trouble shooting PCs.

    • Computer Operator
      • Jun 2002 - Mar 2003
      • Bingiriya

      In this small scale company I was the only IT person and I had to involve in each and every IT related matters. Some of my duties were providing computing services to the staff and clients, customer care, internet, email, preparing business documents and letters and instructing the staff members.

Education

  • 2019 - 2021
    University of Colombo
    Master of Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 2008 - 2013
    The Open University of Sri Lanka
    Bachelor of Management Studies, (Special in Human Resources Management)
  • 2008 - 2010
    Open University of Sri Lanka
    Diploma in Management, Business Managemant
  • 2001 - 2002
    National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka)
    Diploma in Computer System Design, Information Technology
  • 1984 - 1998
    Ananda College, Chilaw
    G.C.E. (A/L), Biology, General

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