Academic Coordinator

Our client's goal is to provide students with quality learning experience through education and training. Due to continued company growth in enrolments, they are currently seeking a full-time Academic Coordinator to join their growing team. They deliver education & training in two campuses located at Burwood & Surry Hills and also has its own state-of-the-art kitchen facility and automotive workshop where students complete their practical components.

**Essential Criteria**:

- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher
- Relevant teaching qualifications
- Relevant VET experience
- Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in academic operation or administrative role in an RTO.
- High level of attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and Team player
- Demonstrated evidence of leadership; preferably in RTO operations
- Sound experience in using student data management system and online learning
- management system. Such as RTOM, Moodle
- Have advanced computer literacy and usage of IT platform skills
- Soft skills with approachable personalities
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to persuade and
- influence multiple stakeholders with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organising and time management skills, including ability to set and manage multiple
- priorities, ability to meet deadlines, ability to work under pressure
- Ability to generate and interpret data for decision making
- Knowledge & Understanding of Standards for RTO 2015, ESOS Act and other relevant
- RTO compliance practices will be an advantage

**Key Responsibilities of this role (including but not limited to)**:

- Assist Academic Manager, with capable and timely support for the management of all student and staff administrative needs
- Take ownership and be responsible for courses on registration and regularly review and update course curriculum and assessments.
- Effectively and professionally maintain and coordinate input of all data required for training delivery into student management system
- Source, build and setup relationships with host placement providers for Kitchen Management students (hospitality sector)
- Coordination of trainers, materials, resources and where applicable, practical sites
- Monitor and review academic and industry currency requirements of trainers which include, but not limited to, trainer matrix and profile, professional development plan, and performance management plan.
- Support students in finding their vocational placement and ongoing coordination with College, students and host placement providers.
- Coordinate the administration of placement opportunities and continuous improvement of the vocational placement process.
- Ensure adherence to education standards including RTO and CRICOS requirements.
- Participate in moderation/validation sessions as required and undertake relevant professional development sessions as per Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) standards
- Ensure that day-to-day academic support is provided to the teaching staff to ensure high academic standards are maintained and to foster strong team spirit.
- Manage, maintain and be responsible for the practical kitchen and automotive workshop in a professional manner
- Follow up on student enquiries and student documentation
- Prepare and manage student information. e.g. student events, orientation, enrolment, timetables, results, graduation and appeals
- Prepare and organize final documentation for students
- Assist with other general duties as directed by the Academic Manager, as part of a team to assist in undertaking one-off/scheduled administrative and Ad hoc projects and support other teams where required.