Academic Programs Coordinator

Position Number:
0037824
Location:
Parkville
Role type:
Full-time; Continuing
Faculty:
Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School:
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Salary:
UOM 7 - $106,432-$115,211 p.a.
plus 17% super

About the Role
The Academic Programs Coordinator at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences is a pivotal member of the professional staff, responsible for managing the administration of coursework and graduate research programs.
Collaborating closely with the Academic Programs Team, this professional role provides high-quality operational and administrative support to academic staff and ensures equitable and compliant experiences for students.
With a focus on professional program coordination, this position emphasises responsibilities such as teaching and learning support and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
It requires strong leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills to manage a diverse range of administrative tasks and challenges in academic program management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate administration of coursework and graduate research programs, ensuring equitable student experiences and compliance with academic policies.
• Responsible for the operational delivery of academic programs tasks to support the learning and teaching tasks of the School as allocated by the Academic Programs Manager.
• Managing, supporting and developing a small team to administer components of the student lifecycle to achieve School objectives.
• Acting as the first referral point for the Academic Programs Officers in relation to all matters pertaining to academic program tasks and escalating to Academic Programs Manager as appropriate.
• Provides leadership in improving student satisfaction, continuous improvement, and business continuity processes in a top Australian psychology school.

Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with extensive experience leading academic program administration.
They will demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, effectively managing multiple functions and stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.
With a proactive approach, they will drive improvements by developing solutions to complex problems and refining administrative processes.

You will also have:

• A degree with substantial relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Extensive experience in an Academic Programs role leading and supporting a small team in the administration of a range of complex functions.
• Experience in interpretation of policies and procedures as pertaining to specialised Academic Program functions.

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 - Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, ranked among the top schools of psychology in Australia and globally, offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a profound impact in the field.
With a focus on excellence in research and teaching, the School attracts exceptional students and fosters a vibrant community of academic, teaching, and research professionals.
Collaborative research links with prestigious institutions and departments further enrich the academic environment.

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
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We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
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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.

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)

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Advertised:
08 Jan 2025 12:
05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time