NMIT JOB DESCRIPTION
CHINA PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
Post Title: China Project Administrator
(Full time, fixed term to March 2018)
Reports to: Head of Learner Services
PURPOSE
The China Project Administrator position supports a range of administration requirements associated with our
China Project activities. Based in Nelson, the role will be responsible for specific aspects of:
In China delivery
In China teacher orientation
Enrolment / results of in China learners
Monitoring progress and self-assessment
Mentoring Programme
Liaison and good working relationships will be required with other departments that service international
students, such as Information & Enrolments, International Development, International Student Support, Learning
and Support Services, SANITI, and academic teams, working collaboratively to ensure China Project learners have
an excellent experience with NMIT, from recruitment through to graduation.
Strong organisational skills, well-developed communication and relationship skills and the ability to plan and
coordinate schedules with attention to detail are key success factors for this role.
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNALLY:
Head of Learner Services
Director of Learning, Teaching and Quality
Academic China Mentoring Coordinator
Head of International Development
Business Support teams: Information & Enrolments Centre team; Learning and Support Services
team; etc.
China Project learners and mentors
SANITI
Team NMIT staff
EXTERNALLY:
China Programme partners
NZ Immigration Service
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Other ITP’s and international education providers
Key responsibilities
In China delivery: the operational requirements of in-China delivery of academic programmes by
preparing adverts and communications to assist with the recruitment of contract teachers
In China teacher orientation: arranging schedules, course set ups and access to teacher resources in
Moodle as part of the in China teacher orientation
Enrolment / results of in China learners: ensuring the enrolment of learners in EBS and coordinating
moderation, approval and recording of results
Monitoring and self assessment: proactively coordinating and monitoring relevant aspects of the China
Project self-assessment
Mentoring Programme: supporting the implementation of the Chinese student academic mentoring
programme by scoping the resource requirements, preparing the business case, confirming the schedule
and monitoring the programme
OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
Flexible working hours may be expected at certain times in order to meet deadlines.
Report regularly to the Head of Learner Services on performance against agreed goals and targets.
Undertake other duties as allocated by the Head of Learner Services, or Director of Learning, Teaching
and Quality.
This job description may be varied at any time as a result of formal review, or by negotiation with the Director of
Learning, Teaching and Quality.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Relevant experience in coordination, logistics and administration
Interest in the NMIT China Project: learners and teachers
Proven capability in administration and logistics
Experience of using electronic management systems, such as EBS
Confidence in coordinating schedules and monitoring progress
Strong communications skills with an appreciation of NZ and Chinese cultures
Passion for excellent customer service
Commitment to NMIT’s values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi policy
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