Postgraduate Officer

Fixed-term - 9-month contractFull-timeAre you confident and self-motivated?Do you have a high level of communication, computer literacy, and organisational skills as well as the ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines?The Graduate Research School is seeking such a person to provide administrative support of the research examination processes for AUT University.This role works in partnership with a number of teams and roles and requires flexibility and the ability to integrate individual duties with the work of others to achieve University strategic goals.Complementing the necessary management and technical skills, being successful in this role calls for advanced knowledge of the tertiary environment in general, and of postgraduate research in particular.You will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a high professional standard, seeking to enhance the customer's experience of AUT and support our students through their postgraduate journey.You are a team player and will thrive on high short-term pressure, managing your workload to meet deadlines and team goals.What kind of person are we looking for?Should be familiar with research examination processesPrevious knowledge and experience in tertiary educational administrationExtremely organised and efficient and an innovative problem solver who communicates exceptionally at all levelsFlexibility to work after-hoursTertiary qualification desirableIf this sounds like you, please include your CV and a cover letter with your application.Salary Range: $56,500 - $75,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)Ref: 89358Closing Date: 1st July 2024, at 11:55 pm.*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per weekPlease note that from the University's preliminary assessment, the work carried out by this position is within the scope of a current pay equity claim.For more information on pay equity, please refer to the Equal Pay Act 1972.At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Maori and Pacific communities.We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process.For further information, please send us an enquiry or call 921 9499.Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.You will need to apply through the standard registration process.