Academic Administrator (Fixed-Term) - College Ops

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five university holidays per year

Subsidised health plan

Discounted gym and recreation centre

Staff discounts

On-campus childcare

Job summary

Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa in Manawatū seeks an experienced Academic Administrator to support the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. You will manage examination processes, curriculum administration, and student records while collaborating with staff and students to ensure smooth operations across multiple functions.

The role requires familiarity with SMS, Akari, Office 365, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Academic Administration and Higher Education Administration experience.
• Student Records Management, Examination Administration, Course Administration.
• Curriculum Management, Academic Governance and quality assurance.
• Office 365 and data management; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SMS, Akari and university information systems.

Responsibilities

• Support examination processes including grades review and forms processing.
• Maintain SMS offerings, dates, and coordinators.
• Support submission of new/revised course proposals and curriculum changes via Akari.
• Provide administrative support to managers, staff and students across the college.
• Utilise Office 365 and Massey systems; maintain accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Office 365

Data Management

Database Administration

Stakeholder Engagement

Administrative Support

Process Improvement

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Relationship Management

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Information Systems

Change Management

Records Management

Student Management Systems (SMS)

Akari Curriculum Management

Grade Processing

Quality Assurance

Microsoft Office Suite

Organisational Skills

Multi-tasking

Compliance and Procedures

Tools

SMS (Student Management Systems)

Akari Curriculum Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa in Manawatū seeks an experienced Academic Administrator to support the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. You will manage examination processes, curriculum administration, and student records while collaborating with staff and students to ensure smooth operations across multiple functions.

The role requires familiarity with SMS, Akari, Office 365, and strong communication skills.