Project Coordinator, Supporting Student Success

Kia Angitu | Student Success Programme

Te Tari o te Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed-term position (end date December 2026) 

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator / coordinator to work within the Student Success programme. The programme focuses on evidence-based approaches to increase rates of participation and success for all learners. As the Project administrator / coordinator, you will work closely with the Senior Project Manager to ensure the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of the project. 

You will be responsible for maintaining project timelines, tracking budgets, managing documentation, and reporting on progress, ensuring all aspects of the project run smoothly and achieve desired outcomes.

 Key Responsibilities:

• assist in planning, coordinating, and managing the project, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines
• provide support for financial tracking and reporting, to assist the Senior Project Lead in budget management
• develop and maintain an information hub for the programme, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the latest updates and documentation
• manage all administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and providing support for project-related activities
• track project progress and maintain clear communication with team members and stakeholders
• ensure the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail in all project-related activities and documentation.

 Mōu | Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will be a creative thinker who has a strong understanding of the university environment, and be confident in your administrative ability, and have the following skills:

• Experience preparing and researching reports and working with complex data
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Outlook) and technologies
• Experience working in a higher education environment, is highly desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach to managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise discretion, dealing with sensitive information and diverse stakeholders
• Active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori.

If you are passionate about supporting student success and have the skills and administrative experience in a higher education setting, we would love to hear from you today!

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will work in a team who's mahi aligns closely with UC's Student Success Programme - Kia Angitu. This project aims to support student success through a range of pedagogical, digital, and organisational approaches.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit:

https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is:  Tuesday, 28th January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take before the role closes.

The salary range for this position is Band 3: $64,576 - $78,170.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.