Academic Administrator – Bedfordview

Description

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assist with academic administration for the faculties as required in consultation with the Registrar, management of student queries and serve as a liaison between student and staff in terms of general course coordination.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Assist with academic administration for the faculties as required in consultation with the Registrar
  • Assist with all operations of the Student Management System
  • Support internal administrative audits for the campus
  • Assist with managing student queries and ensure they are referred to the necessary academic staff and/or academic administrators where appropriate
  • Assist with all record keeping of student information and administration in line with academic and administration policies and procedures, and with integrity and confidentiality
  • Assist with identifying merit, excellence and achievement certificate candidates as well as the top students in each year in consultation with the Academic Administrators and assisting with graduation
  • Physical filing, record keeping and safekeeping of all academic and academic administrative documents such as academic planners, timetables, course outlines, etc.
  • for the faculties as required
  • Assist with ensuring that student queries with regards to assessments and exams are dealt with and managed
  • Contact students, academic staff and/or parents as necessary
  • Assist with lecturer evaluations and module evaluations each semester
  • Assist with time tabling activities on campus (academic lecturing, exams, invigilation) including assisting in issuing of timetables to students as well as managing student
  • queries regarding timetables
  • Assistance with verification of results and qualifications for external companies e.g. Kroll
  • Assist the Examinations Officer with all exams on campus, ensuring the effective, efficient and productive running of exams and the examination cycle, including the entire external moderation process
  • Assist with pre-exam preparation, including overseeing photocopying of exam papers, seating allocation, and invigilation rosters
  • Assist with the timely publication of all results on campus
  • Assist in capturing of marks for all assessments and exams and archiving of such in the Student Management System
  • Assist in the physical filing, record keeping and safekeeping of all assessment and exam marks, mark sheets, etc. for the faculty/faculties
  • Assist with the supplementary/deferred exams on the campus
  • Maintain strict integrity and security throughout the entire exam process

Pearson is committed to the principles of employment equity and in accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan; preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and subsequent amendments thereto.

Qualifications

Minimum qualification:

  • Relevant post-matric qualification
  • An undergraduate degree would be an advantage

Minimum experience:

  • Experience in student management systems
  • Related administrative experience
  • Working knowledge and skill on Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

  • Organising
  • Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical ability (accuracy and detail orientation)
  • Time management
  • Integrity and trust
  • Customer focus
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Able to work without supervision
  • Supervisory skills

Primary Location: ZA-ZA-Johannesburg

Work Locations: ZA-Bedfordview-9 Concord 9 Johannesburg 2008

Job: Office Support

Organization: Growth

Employee Status: Regular Employee

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: Nov 23, 2018

Job Unposting: Nov 30, 2018

Schedule: Full-time Regular

Req ID: 1814424

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.