WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR ?
Updated: Oct 03, 2024 - The Academic Administrator is tasked with assisting the Director of Curriculum in the daily operations of our summer academic programs, ensuring the provision of a nurturing, memorable, secure, and encouraging atmosphere for both students and faculty. This role encompasses the execution of various duties and responsibilities that align with the role's expertise, knowledge, and capabilities as may be assigned by the Director of Curriculum or their designated representatives.
Need-to-Know Overview of an Academic Administrator
1. Academic Administrator Roles and Responsibilities
- Focuses on managing logistical and administrative tasks to aid the Director of Curriculum and educators, ensuring smooth course delivery and academic operations.
- Acts as the primary liaison between the administrative team and teaching staff, facilitating clear and timely dissemination of key messages, updates, and changes.
- Provides direct support to faculty members, addressing queries and requests to foster an enabling teaching environment.
- Ensures the availability and readiness of educational facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials, aligning with the standards and timelines required for successful course execution.
- Takes an active role in identifying and addressing potential issues, working towards solutions that align with the institution's goals and values.
- Develops and implements backup plans for academic resources, ensuring teaching and learning can proceed uninterrupted under any circumstances.
- Serves as a bridge between academic staff and other departments, ensuring cohesive operations and mutual understanding in support of educational objectives.
- Monitors and evaluates the delivery of courses and the condition of facilities and resources, advocating for continuous improvement in line with institutional standards.
2. Academic Administrator Requirements and Qualifications
- Articulate, engaging and sociable
- Hard-working and flexible
- Empathetic, supportive and positive
- High levels of energy, resilience and enthusiasm
- Highly organised
- Experience working in an administrative capacity
- Experience working in an office
- Cambridge city, its colleges and history
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Working with young people