Programs Administrator- Academics Program

UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation

10 days cultural leave

3 extra days off at Christmas

Retail/education/fitness discounts

Job summary

UNSW Business School seeks a Programs Administrator to provide admin, operational and project support for the Education Portfolio, focusing on data management for myBCOM and myMCOM. You will coordinate events, meetings and communications, and contribute to reporting and process improvements.

Strong collaboration with program staff and stakeholders is essential. The role requires a relevant qualification with experience, excellent communication, and advanced MS Office skills, including Excel,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification plus 2 years’ experience or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Advanced MS Office and Excel; familiarity with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin, operational and project support across Education Portfolio.
• Manage data for myBCOM and myMCOM platforms with accuracy and reporting.
• Coordinate events, meetings and information sessions and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Support continuous improvements of administrative processes.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Data analysis tools

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification + 2 years experience

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

• Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Professional Level 5 from $92,265 per annum + 17% Super
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

This Job is based in Australia

• Employment Type: Full Time; 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Professional Level 5 from $92,265 per annum + 17% Super
• Location: Kensington, New South Wales
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

The Programs Administrator provides high-quality administrative, operational and project support across the Education Portfolio within UNSW Business School, with a particular focus on data management and maintaining the integrity of the myBCOM and myMCOM platforms. The role supports the effective delivery of academic programs through accurate data management, reporting, documentation and coordination of administrative activities, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines. Working collaboratively with Program Directors, Programs Officers and key stakeholders, the Programs Administrator contributes to the coordination of events, meetings and information sessions, preparation of reports and communications, and continuous improvement of administrative processes. The position plays an important role in supporting efficient program operations, maintaining data accuracy and enhancing the overall student and stakeholder experience. The Programs Administrator reports to the Programs Manager and works closely with the Program Directors of the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Master of Commerce (MCom) programs, Programs Officers and the Senior Project Officer, Academic Programs.

Some Key Skills Required

• A relevant tertiary qualification with at least 2 years’ experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Outstanding organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work accurately and efficiently, and with attention to detail.
• Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and databases, in particular in Microsoft Excel. Preferably, strong analytical skills and familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. R, Python, SAS) to support advanced data analysis and automation processes.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

Benefits And Culture

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.