Admin & Research Assistant #BusinessDevelopment #Jasmine

Recruit Express; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An education institution in Queenstown, New Zealand, is seeking an administrative support professional to assist in academic programme management. This role involves coordinating logistics for short courses, conducting research, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should hold a Polytechnic Diploma and possess excellent communication skills. The position is a 100% onsite, six-month fixed-term contract with a focus on delivering high-quality educational support.

Qualifications

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher.
• Prior events/conference management experience would be a plus.
• Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research for projects.
• Provide administrative support for planning short courses.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders accurately.
• Support programme delivery for short courses.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Event/conference management

Coordination skills

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Polytechnic Diploma or higher

Job description

Employment: 100% onsite ; 6 months contract

Industy: Higher Eduation, Post Graduate, Masters program

Working hours: 8.30am to 6pm (Mon-Thur) / 8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri)

Background

• The School was established to drive the expansion of the University’s lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future
• Through the School, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to the University’s suite of innovative, world‑class continuing and lifelong education offerings
• Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi‑disciplinary expertise of 16 other Faculties, the School offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part‑time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates /diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals. All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency

About the Role

• Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent will support the academic and programme management functions of the unit. The incumbent will provide efficient and effective administrative, logistical, and coordination support to ensure the smooth delivery of academic programmes and short courses
• This role is offered on a six‑month, fixed‑term contract basis

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research to scope out opportunities related to projects that the team is working on.
• Administrative support for planning and management of short courses, including preparing teaching engagement contracts, client contracts, programme schedules and info packs.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as faculty, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely communication of course content, materials, and any changes.
• Support the programme delivery team in planning and delivery of short courses for professionals and pre‑university students.
• Assist in other ad hoc projects, assigned by supervisor/HOD.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher

Experience and Skills

• Prior events/conference management experience would be a plus.
• Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills with a positive work attitude.
• IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications. Excellent coordination and organization skills, with a customer‑centric mindset.
• Strong team player who is meticulous, resourceful, resilient and thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented and ambiguous work environment

Interest applicants, pls email updated resume to [e-mail]

Jasmine Goh

The Outsourcing Team

Recruit Express Pte Ltd