Student Administration and Examinations Officer, Education Centre of Australia, Sydney, CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs. The Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is one of the leading and diverse education group that operates at the forefront of Australia’s higher education sector with multiple campuses in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Over the past two decades we have helped tens of thousands of through English language courses, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees and targeted internships.

As a growing network of colleges, we are looking for more people to join us in providing high quality educational experiences and project-based learning opportunities to students from around the world to transform their lives.

Victoria University (VU) has partnered with the Education Centre of Australia since 2007, to deliver courses in Sydney. We offer undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, information systems and enterprise resource planning systems. Students who enrol in our courses delivered in Sydney will graduate with a Victoria University degree.

As an integral member of the team, you will have a rewarding opportunity to progress your career within education industry.  We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company and is self-motivated and an enthusiastic 'go-getter' who likes to take responsibility.

Key Responsibilities: Provide high level administrative and project support to ensure efficient operations of the student administration and examinations processes, allocated student administration projects, in particular, assisting with student enrolment and compliance processes, at peak periods, to support the student life-cycle at VU Sydney. Plan, implement and manage administrative services related to efficient examination management in accordance with VU Melbourne policy. Provide consistent advice and information to internal and external stakeholders regarding VU Sydney’s examinations operations in accordance with policy.

Liaise and communicate effectively with VU Sydney, ECA staff and related groups at VU Melbourne to manage and assure the integrity of examinations and administrative processes. Provide secretariat support to relevant committees as well as a range of administrative services such as word processing, filing, drafting correspondence, taking minutes and action items, organising meetings and following up on relevant action items. Provide administrative support to the student administration team as directed by the Student Administration Coordinator. Provide student-acing communication in order to provide solution-oriented outcomes for both staff and students.

As the successful candidate you will ideally have: Knowledge or Training Equivalent to completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in examinations management and student administration in a higher education environment. Relevant experience in an international student context will be highly regarded. Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills in particular in relation to examinations management and general administration to support the student life-cycle.

Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of staff and students in a University environment in order to meet the position objectives. Advanced information literacy, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with complex and confidential issues with sensitivity in a University environment. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of software tools, specifically word, excel, outlook, together with the skill base to quickly gain a working knowledge of any University-based online system, such as VU Connect, Staff Connect, and VU Collaborate.

Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy/demanding environment and complete work tasks within tight timeframes. Experience in project management or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in a higher education setting. Understanding of and willingness to comply with quality assurance policies and procedures and other relevant legislative and policy requirements applicable to the University.

Demonstrated capacity to understand and comply with employer policy and practices in all aspects of work and conduct, including OHS and Anti-Discrimination responsibilities and complete/attend training Desirable Demonstrated knowledge of the ESOS Act and associated legislation. Applicants are requested to submit the following items: An up to date CV, A cover letter, A document that addresses the selection criteria.

In return we will offer you:  A supportive team environment. Energetic culture that inspires and supports excellence. Work/life balance. Professional development. Expanding network of contacts. ECA is an equal opportunity employer, and that candidates must have full working rights to be employed within Australia for on a permanent basis. If you feel you meet the above requirement, then apply now! Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Send your resume and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, to: prashanthi.rajaratnam@vusydney.edu.au