Coordinator Campus Operations – Cook Is Campus

Position Title: Coordinator, Campus Operations

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 Cook Islands Campus delivers the University’s strategic objectives locally and supports Cook Islands, as a USP Member Country, in the social, economic and cultural development of its students and communities. The Coordinator Campus Operations will coordinate the administrative functions, oversee the delivery of student services and support, and ensure overall operational efficiency at the Cook Islands Campus.

Position Description - CCC017

The Opportunity

The creation of the Coordinator Campus Operations role at the Cook Islands Campus aims to strengthen operational efficiency, improve delivery of student and administrative services, and support the implementation of USP's strategic goals at the Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands 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 and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range

• Level 1: NZD46,412 to NZD52,237 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.