Student Engagement and Academic Administrative Officer (06 months & Third-Party Contract)

Student Engagement and Academic Administrative Officer (06 months & Third-Party Contract)

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR45924

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a contingent worker for the Student Engagement & Academic Admin Officer role based in Da Nang. While the position is advertised by RMIT Vietnam, the successful candidate will be employed and managed by an external service provider, who will be responsible for the labour contract.

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?

At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.

Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Engagement & Academic Admin Officer plays a key role in supporting the academic success and engagement of students enrolled in the RMIT English Program within the School of English & University Pathways (SEUP). This position provides comprehensive academic and administrative assistance to ensure smooth delivery of classes and learning activities. Core responsibilities include coordinating class-related processes such as student records management, preparation of teaching materials, and support for teachers during lessons and assessments. The role also oversees the Independent Learning Centre, facilitates library services, and ensures timely resolution of academic-related queries from students and parents. Additionally, the position collaborates closely with teaching staff and the Centre Manager to implement student engagement initiatives, uphold rigorous standards for learning resources, monitor student progress, and support activities that enhance the overall educational experience.

Key Accountabilities

Academic and Student Engagement Support (60%)

Provide high quality administrative and academic support for SEUP programs at the Da Nang campus, ensuring consistent service coverage during evenings and weekends. Coordinate team schedules to maintain timely support for teachers, students, and Teaching Assistants.

Maintain strong working knowledge of SEUP products, student processes, and RMIT policies to provide accurate, transparent guidance to students and parents. Respond professionally to enquiries, collaborating with the Centre Manager, SRM teams, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution, appropriate escalation, and ongoing contribution to continuous improvement across academic and professional teams.

Coordinate core class related processes, including student records management, preparation of teaching materials, and support for teaching staff during lessons, assessments, course survey and academic activities.

Prepare, coordinate, and maintain teaching resources and academic equipment, ensuring teaching folders, class notice boards, mock test materials, attendance records, and classroom equipment are properly organised, available, securely stored, and promptly repaired in collaboration with relevant departments.

Coach and support the Teaching Assistant team on academic related matters to ensure consistent service quality, alignment with teaching requirements, and effective support for classroom delivery.

Monitor student progress, collaborate with teaching staff and the Centre Manager to uphold high standards of learning resources

Contribute to student retention outcomes by contributing and supporting execution of initiatives that enhance student engagement and academic outcomes

Oversee the Independent Learning Centre, including library book circulation, overdue management, inductions, and library related activities, ensuring adherence to national resource standards.

Perform other duties assigned by the SEUP Da Nang Centre Manager to support program delivery.

Office Administration Support (30%)

Assist with procurement processes by obtaining quotations from local suppliers and preparing purchase requisitions (PRs) and payment vouchers (PVs) under the supervision of the Student Engagement and Administrative Officer.

Prepare timesheets and supporting documentation for casual staff payments, as well as PVs for staff per diems and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with financial procedures.

Marketing and Event Support (10%)

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing events and placement testing sessions in collaboration with Marketing and PAS teams, including administrative tasks before, during, and after events.

Assist with logistics and operational requirements for marketing activities to ensure smooth delivery and alignment with recruitment objectives.

Key Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in education, English Language majors, or relevant field.

Minimum 2- year experience in academic administrative tasks or customer service roles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital tools in teaching and learning

Strong customer service ethics with the ability to provide professional, timely, accurate, and high-quality advice in line with organisational and compliance requirements.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Strong planning, problem-solving, and coordination skills to implement tasks effectively and on time.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Experience in teaching/coaching or academic administration is an advantage.

Professional conduct aligned with organizational values, including commitment to excellence, innovation, inclusion, and agility.

Willingness to undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Centre Manager to support the centre development

Additional Information

Contract duration: 06 months

Working location: Da Nang Campus

Highly competitive gross salary

Annual leave: 1 day per working month

Private Insurance

Online library and supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.

Please note that we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

Compliance Requirements

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 5.5 (or equivalent CEST 150). 

Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process

To be eligible for this position you must be a Vietnamese citizen.  Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.

RMIT UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.

RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.

For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at employment@rmit.edu.vn

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Applications Close:

3 thg 5 2026 11.59 pm