Coordinator Campus Operations – Tuvalu Campus

Position Number: UCU011

Position: Coordinator Campus Operations – Tuvalu Campus

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is a premier regional institution uniquely governed by twelve-member countries and dedicated to providing high-quality education and enhancing regionally relevant research opportunities to its diverse student body across the Pacific Islands. USP aims to empower individuals and communities through education, fostering sustainable development and regional cooperation. USP’s leadership in the Pacific, through academic knowledge, policy advice, and resource-sharing, continues to play a key role in advancing the region as a whole.

The USP Tuvalu Campus delivers the University’s strategic objectives locally and supports Tuvalu as a USP Member Country, in the social, economic and cultural development of its students and communities.

Position Description - Coordinator Campus Operations Tuvalu Campus

The creation of the Coordinator Campus Operations role at the Tuvalu Campus aims to strengthen operational efficiency, improve delivery of student and administrative services, and support the implementation of USP's strategic goals at the Tuvalu Campus.

The Coordinator Campus Operations will coordinate the campus services, administration, and resources to ensure efficient operations, quality student support, and alignment with USP strategic goals at the Tuvalu Campus.

Specific Duties

The successful applicant will:

• Coordinate campus operations and implement operational plans
• Oversee student services, ICT, finance, facilities, and commercial operations
• Support academic delivery and learning resources
• Administer campus budget and ensure financial compliance
• Supervise staff and support performance development
• Maintain infrastructure and ensure compliance with standards
• Promote student engagement and campus life
• Ensure adherence to USP policies and continuous improvement

He/she will contribute to the:

• Enhancement of service delivery, operational efficiency, student experience, and alignment with USP strategic objectives at the campus level.

The Person We Seek

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• A degree qualification from a relevant discipline;
• 3 years of relevant experience and proven management expertise.
• Proven experience in managing people
• Experience in planning and budgets, financial operations and reporting
• Skills in facilities and resource management
• Strong interpersonal, communication and community engagement skills
• Ability to negotiate contractual arrangements and oversee project implementation
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications

Desirable

• A Postgraduate qualification from a relevant discipline;
• Extensive work experience in the Pacific region is preferable in a tertiary institution;

Enquiries and further information: E: myhr@usp.ac.fj;  T: (679) 323 1000 The position is available for a term of three years renewable.

Salary Range

• Level 1: AUD34,491 to AUD42,253 per annum. 

Closing Date

The closing date for applications: 12 July 2026

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.

Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.

USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.