Position Number: LAS058

The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking a Student Officer to join the Student Administrative Services (SAS) at Laucala Campus. Under the direction of the Group Manager (Student Administrative Services), the Student Officer will be responsible for the support and conduct of the day-to-day activities within the SAS teams comprising Assessment, Completions Unit, SAS Administration, and the Enrolment team.

The incumbent will be responsible to the Group Manager through the Managers for the processing of admission applications, assessment of programme completions, credit transfer, examinations and grades support, planning the purchase of SAS office equipment including liaising with vendors, and the provision of face-to-face service at the Student Services Centre.

Within the team portfolios the Student Officer will work according to the agreed individual workplans as designed and approved by the Supervisor and Manager. The incumbent will provide regular updates to Coordinators and Managers on their key activities and responsibilities and will ensure the normal information repository such as the SAS Server and communication hubs such as Contact Centre are provided with relevant and updated information for dissemination to students and stakeholders.

An added responsibility for the incumbents will be overseeing work carried out by the Clerical Assistants, and Student Interns scheduled occasionally during the peak periods for the major processes.  

The position is expected to support different team processes during the peak periods of   Admissions, Exams, Completion and Graduation, plus general University events like the OPEN Day.

The Person We Seek;

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; or
• A diploma and two (2) years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• Relevant administrative working experience, preferably in a tertiary institution;
• Experience in carrying out multiple tasks within tight deadlines;
• Experience in facilitating customer services.

Position Description_LAS058

Remuneration

This position is available for a term of three (3) years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range:  FJ $33,327.85 to FJ $42,084.19 per annum.  

Enquiries and further information: myhr@usp.ac.fj

Closing date for applications:  16 August 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: Certified 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.