Student & Academic Services Lead - Flexible Admin

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

University holidays

Employer superannuation contribution (

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Discounts across shopping, travel

Onsite UC facilities access

Job summary

The University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi, Christchurch is seeking an experienced administrator to join the School Administration Team within Te Kura Pāngarau / School of Mathematics and Statistics. You will support postgraduate students and academic staff, manage travel arrangements, scholarships and student records, and assist with examinations and events.

You will be an organised, proactive team player who can work autonomously, help improve processes and build strong relationships across UC.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience supporting a busy team with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating student services, events, programmes or engagement activities.
• Proven experience investigating enquiries, resolving issues and following matters through to completion.
• Experience maintaining accurate databases, electronic records and student or client information.
• Proven experience building effective relationships with a diverse range of people and working collaboratively across teams.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office, TEAMS/SharePoint, Excel and digital systems to manage information and produce reports.
• Alignment with the organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support postgraduate students and academic staff, providing responsive administrative support across courses, programmes, examinations, events and day-to-day School activities.
• Coordinate student services, events, programmes or engagement activities.
• Investigate enquiries, resolve issues and follow matters through to completion.
• Maintain databases, electronic records and student or client information.
• Build effective relationships with a diverse range of people and work collaboratively across teams.
• Utilise Microsoft Office, TEAMS/SharePoint, Excel and other digital systems to manage information and generate reports.
• Contribute to improving systems and processes across the School.

Skills

Administrative experience

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Communication

People-focused

Organisation

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

TEAMS/SharePoint

Excel

Job description

The University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi, Christchurch is seeking an experienced administrator to join the School Administration Team within Te Kura Pāngarau / School of Mathematics and Statistics. You will support postgraduate students and academic staff, manage travel arrangements, scholarships and student records, and assist with examinations and events.

You will be an organised, proactive team player who can work autonomously, help improve processes and build strong relationships across UC.