Education projects specialist Full-time Job

Job Description

The Education Projects Specialist will:

• Liaise with other educational organisations in Fiji and the wider Pacific region to organise delivery of courses (online and face to face) to Fijian students
• Liaise with various departments and other organisations in Fiji and the Pacific region
• Organise the part of the course delivered in Fiji and the visas / travel arrangements required for the students to come to Australia to undertake their practical classes and work placement.
• Attract high quality candidates and enroll them in the IHSI or IHSI partners courses
• Work with the Academic Team to plan and implement educational projects and courses
• Work autonomously and as part of the larger team located in Australia and internationally
• Engage in a variety of research exercises related to the Academic Team’s initiatives;
• Attend staff meetings and events as requested;
• Organise events in Fiji and other Pacific countries to raise awareness and make the IHSI profile known in the region
• Provide other administrative support as needed.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Experience in the Tertiary Education system (candidates MUST have experience working for a University in a senior capacity)
• Excellent computer and online research skills;
• High communication skills, report/tender/proposal writing
• Business development skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office tools
• Highly organized and highly motivated;
• Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a team located in other countries;
• Ability to meet expectations in a timely manner;
• Ability to multi-task effectively;
• A passion for education and commitment to educational alternatives;
• Experience creating and managing course delivery
• Experience working with college faculty or subject matter experts (preferred);
• Ability to critically examine a problem and develop innovative solutions;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to commit a minimum of 40 hours a week.