Higher Education Administrator

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthy health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Dynamic and stimulating environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Higher Education Administrator in Stellenbosch to support academic departments, faculty, and students. The role combines on-site duties with remote work, promoting efficient operations and confidential record handling.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of administrative experience in higher education, with strong communication and coordination skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Business, Education, or related field.
• 3+ years administrative experience, preferably in higher education.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace and database management.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to academic departments, including management of correspondence, records, and calendars.
• Assist students with admissions inquiries, registration, course selection, and policies.
• Coordinate departmental meetings, seminars and events, including logistics and communications.
• Maintain and update student databases and academic records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documents for faculty and senior management.
• Liaise with university departments and external stakeholders to facilitate operations.

Conocimientos

Office software proficiency

Database management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hybrid work ability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Administration/Business/Education or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Database software

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious academic institution in Stellenbosch , is seeking a highly organized and proactive Higher Education Administrator . This role is integral to the smooth operation of academic departments, providing essential support to faculty, students, and administration. You will manage a range of administrative tasks, including student records, scheduling, event coordination, and departmental communications. The ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and efficient academic environment. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model, combining on-site responsibilities with remote work capabilities, contributing to the institution's academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to academic departments, including managing correspondence, records, and calendars.
• Assist students with inquiries related to admissions, registration, course selection, and academic policies.
• Coordinate departmental meetings, seminars, and events, including logistics, scheduling, and communication.
• Maintain and update student databases and academic records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as required by faculty and senior management.
• Liaise with various university departments and external stakeholders to facilitate departmental operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Business, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably within a higher education setting.
• Proficiency in office software suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and database management.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote tasks .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training within the institution.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in Stellenbosch .
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.