Higher Education Administrator — Drive Student Success & Ops

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a detail-oriented Higher Education Administrator to join our administrative team. You will support academic departments, student services, and staff to ensure smooth operations across schedules, records, and communications.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Administration or related field, proven administrative experience in higher education, strong organization, and proficiency with Office software and student information systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Business Management, Education, or related field.
• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within a higher education setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with office software suites and student information systems, with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to academic departments, managing schedules, correspondence, and records.
• Coordinate admissions, registration, and enrollment management processes.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure policy compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for students, faculty, staff; address inquiries.
• Support organization of academic events, meetings, and ceremonies.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration/Business/Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information Systems

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a detail-oriented Higher Education Administrator to join our administrative team. You will support academic departments, student services, and staff to ensure smooth operations across schedules, records, and communications.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Administration or related field, proven administrative experience in higher education, strong organization, and proficiency with Office software and student information systems.