Tuskegee University

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is a globally recognised academic institution dedicated to advancing scholarship and education on Islam and Muslim societies, with particular strength in Ismaili and broader Shi‘i studies. Based at the Aga Khan Centre in London, IIS combines rigorous academic inquiry with a commitment to serving diverse Ismaili communities worldwide, while engaging with academic, cultural and policy audiences. Its strategic focus over the coming decade is on strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing collaboration and delivering greater impact through operational excellence. The Institute now seeks to appoint to the new role of Chief Operating Officer to work in close partnership with the Director and Board of Governors. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into effective operational delivery and that the organisation is equipped to meet its ambitions. The COO will lead The Institute’s core corporate functions, including Finance, People and Culture and IT, ensuring they operate cohesively and in alignment with institutional priorities. They will support sustainable financial planning, robust governance and effective risk management, while driving continuous improvement in systems, processes and performance. The role also carries responsibility for overseeing major projects and ensuring that operational plans support long-term strategic objectives. The breadth of the position requires close engagement across The Institute and with external stakeholders, including governors, partners and regulators. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, able to operate with clarity and credibility across all levels of the organisation, building alignment and trust in a complex environment. They will also be a strong people leader, with a track record of developing high-performing, collaborative teams and fostering an inclusive and supportive culture. The ability to manage, motivate and build capability across professional services functions will be central to success. This role is suited to an experienced and strategically minded leader, with a proven track record of delivery, whether already operating at COO level or stepping up from a senior functional role. Experience of complex, multi-stakeholder environments will be important, as will the ability to connect strategy with delivery. Experience in higher education or other mission-driven settings would be helpful but is not essential. Of greater importance is a deep respect for The Institute’s values and the ability to engage thoughtfully within its distinctive cultural and community context. For full details please visit www.andersonquigley.com/iis Closing date: Midday, Monday 11 May 2026. The Institute of Ismaili Studies is committed to inclusivity, equity and respect in all aspects of its work. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who can contribute to the diversity and strength of our community.

Fixed term (December 2026) | Full-Time Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $133,860 - $143,239 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role As a Change Manager, you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of change management across complex student and education projects at Flinders University. Working under broad direction, you will take accountability for shaping and implementing effective change strategies that enable successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working. You will partner closely with senior leaders, project managers, and stakeholders to assess change impacts and readiness, manage risks, and drive engagement and adoption across the University. The role involves developing and executing integrated change, communication, engagement, and readiness approaches, facilitating workshops and targeted activities, and providing strategic advice to leaders to build change capability. This role plays a critical leadership function in ensuring transformation initiatives deliver intended outcomes, embed sustainable change, and align with Flinders’ strategic objectives and people‑centred values. To learn more about the role and responsibilities, please view the Position Description About You You are an experienced Change Manager with a strong track record of leading complex change initiatives across large or diverse organisations. You bring a deep understanding of contemporary change management frameworks and apply them pragmatically to deliver measurable outcomes, translating complex change impacts into clear, actionable strategies that support informed decision‑making and successful adoption. You excel at building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders, and are confident navigating resistance and supporting effective change sponsorship. With strong communication, facilitation, and leadership capabilities, you bring a solutions‑focused mindset. Experience in higher education, the public sector, or large‑scale transformation environments will be highly regarded. About the Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) Portfolio The Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement, led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality and Enhancement), is responsible for key functions that support the University’s academic standards and student experience. These include Curriculum Services, Student Policy and Integrity Services, Academic Quality, Compliance and Risk and Strategic Projects. Within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) Portfolio, the Strategic Projects team plays a vital role in supporting strategic and operational priorities across student-related and academic services. This work underpins the University’s values and ethos, strengthens our impact and engagement, and supports our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the home of Australia’s most enterprising graduates. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options. Flexible working arrangements. Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers. We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description For more information regarding this position, please contact Michelle Berrigan Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 26 Apr 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

Based in the College of Engineering and Information Technology, Adelaide City Campus East  Full time fixed term position available for 33 months Salary range: $81,293 - $109,307 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)  At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters In this role, you will lead the next stage of Adelaide University’s Smart Stormwater Systems journey. You will help deliver a real-world demonstration site that turns award-recognised research into practice. The site will show how distributed storages, smart design and real-time control can reduce urban flood peaks, adapt to climate change and avoid costly and disruptive pipe upgrades. It can also unlock co-benefits like water harvesting for greener, cooler suburbs and improved water quality. Working with an interdisciplinary team including committed local government funding partners, you’ll shape the vision, coordinate design and delivery, and translate data, models and on-ground monitoring into practical outcomes. The aim is to demonstrate this can be scaled and adopted across cities—helping communities adapt to climate change while creating infrastructure that is smarter and more resilient. The team The Smart Stormwater Systems team is led by Associate Professor Mark Thyer and Professor Holger Maier (Adelaide University), who bring complementary strengths across modern civil and environmental engineering. Mark Thyer is an international recognised expert in hydrology and water resources with 20+ years’ experience in flood and drought risk, climate variability and forecasting/uncertainty. Holger Maier is internationally recognised for developing and applying AI/machine learning, optimisation (notably evolutionary algorithms), and decision-support methods for complex water and infrastructure systems operating under uncertainty, and he has received major recognition for both research excellence and engineering education leadership, including international modelling and simulation awards and senior editorial/service roles in the field. Together, they lead an interdisciplinary group with a strong track record of funded, high-impact research and close collaboration with industry and government partners. Mark and Holger are part of the School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, which is ranked in Top 100 worldwide for Civil and Structural Engineering, while Adelaide University has a lifetime ranking of #1 in Australia for Water Resources, and #8 Globally. The School sits within the College of Engineering and Information Technology, which brings together expertise across aviation, computer science, construction management, and the full spectrum of 21st-century engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental, and biomedical engineering. Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Engineering and Information Technology. Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment with a variety of tasks to complete and enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams to maximise our collective achievements. You’ll engage with colleagues, students, and industry partners, receiving and delivering research contributions across teams. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: Qualifications:  Hold a PhD in the discipline of civil/environmental/mechanical engineering or computer science or a related discipline; final-stage PhD candidates may be considered if they have received a positive thesis examination outcome  Essential:  Demonstrated organisational and project management skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines, and deliver to milestones in applied research and/or industry-linked projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g., local government, industry partners, community and end users) to translate technical concepts into practical outcomes.  Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis and modelling, such as hydrology/hydraulics, water systems, environmental modelling, optimisation, and/or data science (including ability to work with real-world datasets).  Demonstrated research track record relative to opportunity, including publication in high quality international journals Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written and verbal outputs for a wide range for range of audiences (e.g., scientific papers, presentations, technical reports, and/or guidance for both researchers and industry/practitioners) Desirable:  Experience with stormwater or water resources tools and methods (e.g., SWMM, MIKE, InfoWorks, TUFLOW, HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS, Australian Rainfall-Runoff guidance), or equivalent demonstrated capability in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis.  Experience developing and/or deploying data-driven or control systems (e.g., optimisation or machine learning workflows, sensors/telemetry, control systems, field trials, software prototypes, dashboards), ideally in a water, environmental, or infrastructure context.  Demonstrated capability (or strong aptitude) to contribute to smart stormwater solutions that integrate infrastructure and data, such as real-time monitoring and control, sensing/IoT, control logic, decision support tools, or evaluation of co-benefits (e.g., flood mitigation, water reuse, urban greening, water quality).  Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now. Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: your current CV a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. Submit your application by 11:30pm Friday 15 May 2026 Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492768): Jessica Maslen Team Lead – Talent Acquisition  People and Culture  +61 8 8302 1700| careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) being obtained and maintained.