Job Description
Role purpose
- The IELTS Deputy Test Centre Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to IELTS Test Centre Administrator, Enugu and IELTS Operations Manager in accordance with IELTS regulations and IDP policies.
- Strict adherence to test security and administration requirements is an essential part of the job.
Key accountabilities
Customer Service
- Ensure exemplary customer experience for all test candidates.
- Maintain cultural sensitivity among all testing staff.
- Provide clear and comprehensive advice to enquirers.
- Forward complex enquiries to the appropriate person.
Business Acumen
- Assist in budget management for IELTS testing.
- Provide regular financial and management reports.
- Assist in ensuring business plans align with IELTS objectives.
- Monitor test day availability and capacity.
Quality
- Assist in conducting audits of IELTS test centres.
- Ensure adherence to IELTS operating procedures and manuals.
- Assist in adhering to PSN policy and procedures.
- Assist in the development and implementation of IELTS policies.
- Maintain professional stakeholder relations.
- Monitor contract adherence.
- Inform of risk management/security issues.
- Process invoices promptly.
Operations Management
- Support the Test Centre Administrator in:
- Supervising IELTS testing.
- Financial and statistical reporting.
- Conducting self-audits.
- Managing the Clerical Marker monitoring program.
- Managing project delivery.
- Supervising Administrative Assistants.
- Identifying operational efficiencies.
Client Management
- Assist in stakeholder management.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Project Service Enhancement
- Work on projects identified by IELTS Partner Working Groups.
- Assist in preparing management reports.
- Participate in reviews of IELTS manuals and promotional materials.
Required Experience
- Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent
- Relevant work experience relating to administration and business support activities
- Fluent in English
- Strong administrative skills
- Outstanding communication skills and able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders with varying needs (students, parents, institution representatives, colleagues etc.)
- Customer focussed, with a passion for providing outstanding service
- Ability to proactively identify, analyse and solve problems effectively
- Sound judgement and the ability to make decisions and act with integrity, in the best interests of IDP
- Excellent planning and organising skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Sound IT skills – Microsoft Office suite, CRM systems