Programme Coordinator - Academic Operations

Teaching / Academic / Library

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Job Description

Programme Coordinator – Academic Operations

NEXT Global Education Services, a global leader in Transnational Higher Education and Executive Education, is seeking an energetic Programme Coordinator – Academic Operations to join our Colombo Operations Centre.

This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual who can support, train, and manage a high-performing academic operations team to ensure the seamless delivery of programmes across multiple international partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in academic administration, grading, moderation, and partnership coordination, with an unwavering commitment to service excellence. Kindly note that you will be required to work on a Tuesday to Saturday (9am – 6pm) roster.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help oversee academic operations including planning, scheduling, assessment coordination, and moderation for a specific pillar (e.g., Business pillar).
  • Assist the academic operations team to maintain quality and compliance across multiple partnerships.
  • Liaise with university partners and faculty to ensure academic standards and operational timelines are met.
  • Provide exceptional student support services to students, faculty, and partner institutions.
  • Assist management of academic reporting, compliance documentation, and continuous improvement processes.

Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in academic operations, programme administration, or higher education management.
  • Good understanding of academic processes including delivery, assessment, grading, and quality assurance.
  • Skills in team development; with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service and stakeholder management.
  • Flexibility to work across international time zones and support global academic delivery operations.
  • A postgraduate qualification (master's level or above) will be an advantage.

Send in your resume including the position you are applying as the subject, to hr@nexteducationgroup.com. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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