Postgraduate Academic Administration Manager

Company: NEXT Campus

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and highly organised Manager – Academic Administration (Postgraduate Programmes) to lead our Academic Administration team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and day-to-day operations of all postgraduate programmes.
• Manage student admissions, enrolment, registration, assessments, progression, awards, and graduation processes.
• Ensure compliance with university academic regulations, quality assurance requirements, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate with university partners, academic staff, external examiners, and internal departments.
• Oversee examination planning, assessment administration, moderation, and result processing.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure the integrity of academic data.
• Prepare academic reports, committee papers, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead and mentor the Academic Administration team to deliver outstanding student support and operational excellence.
• Continuously improve academic administration processes to enhance the student experience.

Candidate Profile

• A Master's degree from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in academic administration within a recognised higher education institution.
• Previous experience in administering transnational education (TNE), franchise, or collaborative programmes with foreign universities is essential.
• Proven experience in managing postgraduate programmes, including admissions, enrolment, assessments, progression, and graduation.
• A sound understanding of quality assurance frameworks, university regulations, and academic governance.
• Strong leadership, organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Microsoft Office applications.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional student services with high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.

What we Offer

• An opportunity to work with an internationally recognised British university partner.
• A professional and collaborative working environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of future leaders and professionals.

Please email your CV together with a cover letter to careers@next.lk with the subject: Application – Manager, Academic Administration (Postgraduate Programmes)