Academic Operations Coordinator

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The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures

**Job Purpose**:
The Academic Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, implementing, providing support and generally overseeing the events and initiatives to enhance and improve the overall student experience. To manage assigned programmes, Lecturers and Students through effective communication, liaison and service delivery.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Consult with students/parents daily to resolve or assist with queries or requests.
- Sustain relationships with service providers.
- Escalate queries/requests within the campus communication protocol and ensure effective information sharing/referral.
- Prepare communication for notice boards and display in designated areas.
- Inform students / lecturers of all academic planner or timetable changes.
- Capture and update student notes on CAMS.
- Implement academic programme updates.
- Attend and assist in departmental meetings.
- Assist and participate in student events on and off campus.
- Ensure course entrance requirements are met.
- Refers International Student Applications to designated person on campus.
- Print and distribute lecturer information / material.
- Review Assessment Timetable in conjunction with Academic Operations Officers.
- Collates and verifies orders for education material (students and lecturers).
- Manages the administration of student files.
- Administers external institute programmes.
- Manages deadlines for completion of data / spreadsheets for reports.
- Documents academic query / request processes and outcomes.
- Compiles graduation lists in conjunction with Academic Operations Officers.
- Assist campus management and National with graduation..
- Identifies resources required to run programmes and ensures these are sourced timeously.
- Reviews assessment timetables in conjunction with Academic Services Officer.
- Captures timetables, Lecturer and Program Managers (PM) information on ALIAS/ SAM and CAMS.
- Assist with student and lecturer’s orientation.
- Assist the manager in setting up the student / lecturer timetables.
- Assist with student letters for, but not limited to; renewal of Visa / study permits, plagiarism, phase out/pre-requisites and proof of registration.
- Assist students with extension of studies, internal and external credits, reweights, special and discounted exams, remark of exams/ tests and mishap exams.
- Assist with student with, but not limited to; registration, open days, collection of assignments and filing, assisting with replacement tests and supplementary exams.
- Assist the team during all Internal and external audits.
- Report deviations via academic query to the management.
- Give input on the annual policy review process.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Matric
- Advanced Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Business / Marketing / Public Relations / Communication field
- A minimum of 1-2 years customer service or sales experience
- Experience in an academic setting will be advantageous.

**Key Competencies**:

- Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer service orientated.
- Ability to effectively cope with change.
- Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
- Be able to work in a team environment.
- Effective communication skills

**Working Hours**:
Classes are scheduled from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules allocated to you

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