Manager Campus Operations
Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands Campus delivers the University’s strategic objectives locally and supports Solomon Islands, as a USP Member Country, in the social, economic, and cultural development of its students and communities.
The Opportunity
The Manager Campus Operations leads the full spectrum of operational services at the USP Solomon Islands Campus to deliver USP’s strategic plan and foster a campus environment that is safe, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its students, staff and stakeholders.
Working under the Office of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Regional Campuses and Global Engagement (DVC RC&GE), the Manager Campus Operations plays a key role in implementing USP’s strategic plan at the campus level. This involves oversight and close collaboration with the respective heads of the key functional areas including Student Administrative Services (SAS), Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Finance, Human Resources, Campus Life, Commercial Operations, and Estates & Infrastructure (E&I).
Specific Duties
The Manager Campus Operations provides oversight for the operations in the Solomon Islands Centres, providing guidance to the Centre Coordinators to ensure consistency and quality in the delivery of services and support to their students. The role supports the DVC (RC&GE) in maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the campus remains responsive to the educational, social, and infrastructural needs of its students, staff and the community. This includes providing secretariat support to the Campus Advisory Committee.
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- An undergraduate degree and a postgraduate qualification from a relevant discipline; with 5 years of relevant experience and proven management expertise.
Key Competencies
- Proven expertise in leading and managing people
- Experience in planning and managing budgets, financial operations and reporting;
- Extensive experience in facilities and resources management
- Strong interpersonal, communication and community engagement skills
- Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements and oversee project implementation
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications
Desirable
- Extensive work experience in the Pacific region preferably in a tertiary institution.
Enquiries and further information:
Please contact Ms. Marica Tabualevu, Director Strategic Projects. & Initiatives. E-mail marica.tabualevu@usp.ac.fj for enquiries and/or further information
The position is available for three years renewable.
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Salary Range
SBD $ 277,562.45 to $339, 961.73 per annum.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 14 December 2025
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.
