Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Portfolio
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: $83,301 - $90,170 (UOM 6)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional - Full time - 17% super

About Student and Scholarly Services

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers well-being and scholarly services to students and staff.

The Global Learning team within Student and Scholarly Services is responsible for the provision of overseas study programs at the University of Melbourne.

About the role

This role works as part of the Global Learning team within Student and Scholarly Services to deliver the University’s Global Learning programs. The Senior Adviser supports the delivery of the University’s programs with a primary focus on centrally offered short-term programs including for credit and non-credit programs offered by international partner institutions, third party providers and affiliate organisations.

The Senior Advisor takes a lead role in delivering initiatives and programs at scale and to increase access to programs for all cohorts of students. The role administers a portfolio of emerging partnerships and programs which actively supports students to develop professional and cross-cultural skills through their experience and to prepare graduates for a global future. 

The incumbent’s direct responsibilities include partner liaison, program development and promotion, application and selection coordination, and oversight of the student experience throughout the program. The Senior Advisor works across the University with faculties, External relations, Chancellery and other Academic Services colleagues to deliver the University’s Growing Esteem strategy.

About you

You will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in the provision of learning abroad and student exchange programs, advice and services within a higher education context.
• Excellent and well-developed interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills including demonstrated experience in a cross-cultural context.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience with high level problem-solving skills and the ability to think flexibly to develop tailored and innovative programs to meet stakeholder and student needs.
• Proven ability to work across complex student service environments with highly developed time management and prioritisation skills, the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Benefits

• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits  

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

How to apply

Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.

*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Position Description

 0042154.pdf

Applications close: 27 Jan 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time