JOB OPPORTUNITY
Role: Academic Assistant
Date Published 05/09/2024
About Us
We are a fully accredited Higher Education Institution specialising in the field of forensic science. Our goal is to bring together professionals in the field and students looking to build their careers in this field. We run an innovative and growing business with a highly dynamic team from across Europe.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for an Academic Assistant to join our team. You will join a core team of motivated and ambitious individuals with a shared goal to make an impact in our sector. Our international team and collaborators work from across Europe and globally, giving you a unique opportunity to build your skillset on an international stage.
About You
As our Academic Assistant, you will work closely with our Academic Team in a dynamic role which includes client-facing, strategic planning, quality assurance and problem-solving.
The following are our required skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field (equivalent to EQF Level 6)
- Excellent problem-solving skills including troubleshooting and identifying the issue, proposing efficient and effective solutions and implementing solutions
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as a consistent, dependable performer with an excellent work ethic
- Keen attention to detail, organised, efficient and proactive
- Strong time management skills and comfortable working to deadlines
- Right to work and based in Malta
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite inc. Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate succinctly and accurately in verbal and written English and Italian
Additional Skills and Qualifications (Desirable)
- Bachelor’s Degree in an education-related field (equivalent to EQF Level 6)
- 3-years previous experience in a similar role
- Additional language, especially Spanish, French or German
- Familiar with a student management system
- Familiar with academic processes
Key Responsibilities
- Scheduling – Coordinate with academic manager to ensure all required academic staff is available
- Assessments – Collating questions, learning outcome weights, marking and results
- Coordinate with admissions and administrative team
- Delivery of assessments (online/paper), result, transcripts
- Online sessions set up
- Ensure that student status is updated on Student Management System
- Communicate with students for enrolment, including for choice and submission of electives
- Collate and review ‘practical work experience’ (PWE) evaluator/supervisor reports
- Coordination of student events
- Ensure students have access to digital campus (Classter, Teams, E-libraries, etc.)
- Keep iStudent hub updated
- Assist in updating internal documents/handbooks for students/lecturers
- Check attendance of lecturers
- Support in business development where appropriate
Kindly complete the form below to apply for this position. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
