Administration Officer, Quality and Academic Development Part Time Job at Open Polytechnic, Wellington, Hutt Valley
- Location:
- Wellington
- Hutt Valley
- Work type:
- Part Time
- Classification:
- Education & Training
- Other
As the world changes, new technologies are opening up new possibilities and choices. The Open Polytechnic is a specialist distance learning organisation, currently opening possibilities for more than 28,000 students nationally and internationally. The organisation is in an exciting period of growth and change driven by a focus on innovation in e-learning technologies.
We are currently looking to appoint an Administration Officer to join the Quality and Academic Development (QAD) team. The role is part-time (0.6, 22.5 hours per week), on a permanent basis.
Operates Academic Board and two of its subcommittees (the Academic Programmes Evaluation Committee and the Results and Awards Committee)
Assists schools to prepare applications for new and changed qualifications, programmes and courses;
Interacts with NZQA and other government agencies for all external quality assurance requirements (approval, accreditation, consents to assess, moderation, external evaluation and review);
Maintains a current repository for all approved qualifications, programmes and courses;
Develops and advises on academic and other educational policy;
Leads the development of institutional capability in evaluative self-assessment.
The main functions of the Administration Officers role include:
Administrative activities both individual and to support the teams activities
Acting as Records Champion for QAD
Publishing and updating information on the QAD Work Area on the Intranet
Involvement with Committees
Maintaining and updating course and programme files
Providing back-up support within the team
The successful applicant will have:
Relevant administrative experience
A methodical approach
High levels of accuracy and enjoy attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
An intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Minute/note taking experience;
Knowledge of One World (J D Edwards and Dreamweaver would be an advantage.In return we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits (such as free car parking and a childrens school holiday programme.
If this sounds like you, please email your cv, covering letter and application form to recruit@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Applications close 10 am Monday 5 September