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OUSL Academic Coordinator Vacancy 2026 – Faculty of Management Studies

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Academic Coordinator (On Contract) in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies.

The official advertisement is dated 09 October 2026, and applications must be submitted on or before 31 October 2026.

📌 Quick Information

🏛️ Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka
🏢 Faculty: Faculty of Management Studies
📚 Department: Accounting and Finance
💼 Position: Academic Coordinator (On Contract)
🎓 Qualification: Special/Honours Degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics or Banking
📋 Experience: 02 Years
💰 Monthly Allowance: Rs. 50,000 (Including COL)
⏳ Initial Appointment: 06 Months
📧 Application Method: Email with CV
📅 Closing Date: 31 October 2026

English Notice

1. Available Position

Post: Academic Coordinator (On Contract)

Department: Department of Accounting and Finance

Faculty: Faculty of Management Studies

The official advertisement does not specify the number of available vacancies.

2. Educational Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess a Special/Honours Degree in one of the following disciplines:

  • General Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Banking

Applicants must also have two years of working experience.

Previous experience in academic administration will be considered an added advantage.

3. Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with:

  • Fluency in English and Sinhala or Tamil.
  • Ability to use MS Office software.
  • Ability to use internet-based and mobile applications for communication.

4. Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for six months.

The appointment may be extended for up to four years, based on performance.

5. Monthly Allowance and Benefits

Fixed Monthly Allowance: Rs. 50,000

This amount is inclusive of the Cost of Living (COL) allowance.

The selected candidate will also be entitled to EPF and ETF, as stated in the official notice.

6. How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) by email.

Application Email: hdacf@ou.ac.lk

Required Email Subject: Application for the Academic Coordinator

Closing Date: 31 October 2026

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

The university reserves the right to shortlist applicants, and shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

7. Inquiries

Contact: Head, Department of Accounting and Finance

Telephone: 0112881424 / 0112881255 / 0718607498

Contact Person: Dr. Asanka Senevirathne

8. Official Source

Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka

Issuing Authority: Acting Registrar

Advertisement Date: 09 October 2026

Applicants should carefully review the original vacancy advertisement before applying.

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026

Source Note:

This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.