Academic Programs Officer
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Australia- Opening Date: 11-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- UOM 5 $83,159 - $95,518 p.a + 17% super
- Providing accurate and timely information and advice in response to queries and supporting the efficient and client-focused delivery of admission services.
- Processing, assessing, and issuing course and scholarship offers, ensuring completion within agreed timelines and in accordance with established criteria.
- Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with key divisional stakeholders and staff, while working closely with colleagues across the University to promote best practices, support continuous improvement, and drive innovation.
- A degree or diploma with relevant subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Proven ability to maintain high levels of focus and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with substantial activity.
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in delivering exceptional client service to achieve successful outcomes.
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Academic Programs Officer
Job no: 0063676
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term for 6 months
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department: Academic Services
Salary: UOM 5 $83,159 - $95,518 p.a + 17% super
Join a vibrant team and contribute significantly to the overall academic success of the Faculty of Business and Economics.
- Manage admissions, scholarships, and enrolments to ensure a seamless student experience.
- Make an impact that directly enhances the academic journey of our students and the faculty’s success.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
Play a crucial part in shaping the academic experience within the Faculty of Business and Economics. This dynamic role is integral to maintaining the high standards and seamless operation of the faculty’s academic offerings – particularly the doctoral programs. You will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and timely execution of academic processes essential to the faculty's degree programs. Providing comprehensive admissions services for both Honours and Doctoral programs, and playing a pivotal role in student scholarships and course/subject enrolments. The role also involves supporting students and academics – and contributing to an array of engagement activities and events for our doctoral students. Your impact will directly enhance the academic journey of our students and the faculty’s success.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing accurate and timely information and advice in response to queries and supporting the efficient and client-focused delivery of admission services.
- Processing, assessing, and issuing course and scholarship offers, ensuring completion within agreed timelines and in accordance with established criteria.
- Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with key divisional stakeholders and staff, while working closely with colleagues across the University to promote best practices, support continuous improvement, and drive innovation.
Who We Are Looking For
You are a self-motivated and proactive individual, capable taking ownership of your work and independently managing tasks, whilst at the same time working well within a team environment and with others. You have a proven ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high levels of focus and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with substantial activity. You confidently resolve day-to-day issues and make sound decisions, escalating more complex matters when needed. Your strong interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships within the faculty and the wider university community.
You also have:
- A degree or diploma with relevant subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Proven ability to maintain high levels of focus and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with substantial activity.
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in delivering exceptional client service to achieve successful outcomes.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Faculty of Business and Economics
Through its leading research and teaching, the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne influences policy design, corporate governance, and business practices globally.
The Faculty of Business and Economics has been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers since 1924. The Faculty offers extensive undergraduate, graduate, and research higher degree study options through the Bachelor of Commerce, Melbourne Business School suite of postgraduate programs. There are more than 10,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degrees within the Faculty. The Bachelor of Commerce is one of the most sought-after business courses in Australia. The Faculty is also the home of leading research masters degrees and the PhD. The Faculty hosts world class academics and professional staff, the brightest students, alumni, and other stakeholders. Since its establishment, the Faculty has produced a large number of leaders in business, government, and academia, in Australia and around the world. We are committed to enhancing our applied research outcomes, expanding our curriculum, and bolstering our connections with industry to help shape the world of business and economics in Australia and internationally.
The Faculty seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds. We are committed to diversity and inclusion practices to achieve our vision through the policy of relative-to-opportunity performance evaluation and initiatives such as Faculty Carer’s Travel Support Scheme, Professional Development Programs, Awards for excellence in teaching and research.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
Advertised: 11 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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