Student Services Administrator
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:30pm
Location: LSNZ Queenstown – Remarkables Park
Reports to: General Manager / Director
The Student Services Administrator supports the delivery of a high-quality student experience from admission through to course completion. The role provides administrative and customer service support within a multicultural education environment, ensuring accurate processes, effective communication and a welcoming campus experience for international students.
Key Responsibilities
Student Services & Admissions
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Process student applications, enrolments and enquiries through internal systems and email.
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Issue enrolment documentation accurately and promptly.
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Maintain up-to-date and accurate student and agent records.
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Communicate professionally with students and education agents regarding enrolments, bookings and general enquiries.
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Support amendments, confirmations and administrative changes related to student bookings.
Accommodation & Homestay Coordination
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Provide administrative coordination of student accommodation and homestay arrangements.
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Support placement processes, arrivals, departures and accommodation changes.
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Communicate with students and host families regarding accommodation matters.
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Update internal systems and records relating to accommodation and homestay.
Administrative & Financial Support
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Provide administrative support to finance processes in liaison with the Finance team.
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Assist with preparing invoices, tracking payments and organising financial documentation.
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Maintain organised electronic records and filing systems.
Reception & General Duties
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Manage front desk reception, phone calls and email enquiries.
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Ensure reception and common areas are tidy, professional and welcoming.
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Open the school each morning and ensure facilities are ready for daily operations.
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Escalate complex or sensitive matters to senior staff when required.
Compliance & Student Wellbeing
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Support pastoral care processes and student wellbeing.
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Ensure work practices align with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
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Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Key Skills & Attributes
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Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
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Clear, professional and friendly communication skills.
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Customer-focused approach with empathy for international students.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
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Competent computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and online systems.
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Willingness to learn internal systems and processes.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team and under supervision.
Additional pre-requisites
The role requires:
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A full New Zealand driver's licence, and
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A pre-employment drug test.