Academic Officer

King’s Own Institute (KOI) is a leading private tertiary level institution offering high quality accredited degree courses. King’s Own Institute aims to be recognised as a leading education provider famous for nurturing our students and preparing them for successful careers.

KOI’s institution brings together the best in resources, equipment and its people. KOI’s values are innovation, collaboration, integrity, empathy and respect, these values underpin what we stand for and we bring these to life in everything we do.

KOI has campuses located in central Sydney and Newcastle, offering purpose built facilities equipped with advanced technology.

**The Role**

To undertake academic administrative duties, support the Academic Services Manager and Academic Director and assist academic teaching staff in order to maintain the effective running of KOI’s Academic department and ensure students receive the best quality education.

As well as to work as part of a team providing high quality, student-focused, professional, and efficient services to support KOI.

**Responsibilities**
- The Misconduct Officer’s role revolves around both reviewing misconduct policies and making decisions on punishment, if suitable, and most importantly identifying students who require learning assistance to avoid Misconduct in the future
- Examine misconduct issues involving Plagiarism, Contract cheating, Non-academic misconduct and implement penalties
- Conduct student interviews
- Provide Learning modules of Plagiarism, Integrity, Compliance and Turnitin to staff and students and facilitate learning of such modules
- Monitor and manage student performance/engagement (e.g., look at Non-attendance, Academic record, Assessment assistance, Referral to Learning Skills Centre, and Student learning assistance and support)
- Deal with student appeals associated with grades, marks and penalties
- Make recommendations and decisions on misconduct cases
- Prepare Misconduct reports
- Assist with student enrolment
- Assist students with their learning experience
- Assist teaching staff as required
- Assist other departments (Marketing, Admissions, and Student Services) in preparing and managing student enrolment and orientation
- Assist Student Services in reviewing student performance and engagement
- Assist Head of Programs in course management
- Report student issues to Academic Manager and Academic Director.
- Provide support to the Academic Manager and Academic Director to ensure best practices and effective operation of the Academic department
- Be involved in the development of instructions, notices and guides for students and staff
- Participate in professional development and training as required.
- Perform all tasks as required by KOI Management
- Assist other departments (Marketing, Admissions) in preparing and managing student enrolments and orientation

**Essential**

A minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar administrative position

**Desirable**
- Experience with administration at another higher education and/or tertiary education provider
- Experience working with international students
- Knowledge of DHA (Department of Home Affairs) regulations (in relation to visas) & ESOS regulations relating to higher education industry/providers
- Knowledge of TEQSA standards and AQF guidelines
- Experience and ability to work with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds
- Experience in compiling and analysing data

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Academic Officer: 1 year (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)