Academic Coordinator
About the role
The Academic Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the Final Year Project (FYP) activities for Computing students, ensuring that all projects progress according to the academic schedule. The role involves coordinating project allocation, supervisor assignments, registrations, and related administrative tasks, as well as liaising with students, supervisors, and academic staff to ensure smooth project operations. The coordinator monitors project progress, organizes presentations and evaluations, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with academic policies and deadlines. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Must have
- A degree in Computing, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple student projects, schedules, deadlines, and academic activities simultaneously.
- Good report-writing, documentation, and follow-up skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and academic administration systems.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with students, academic supervisors, lecturers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience in academic coordination, student administration, project coordination, or higher education administration would be an advantage.
- Understanding of academic project management and the Final Year Project process would be an added advantage.
Technologies
- Microsoft 365