Associate Director Academic Pathway Programs Foundation Studies
Associate Director Academic Pathway Programs Foundation Studies
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Overview:
Fulltime permanent position with onsite requirements and some flexibility.
Circa 140K Superannuation 11.5
Excellent office location Franklin Street Melbourne
Be part of a globally recognized institution. Lead a committed team of academic professionals dedicated to student success.
Opportunities for professional growth training and leadership development.
Our Values PassionImpactInclusionIntegrityCourageImagination
About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
RMIT UP owned by RMIT University provides education solutions for students academics and professionals in Australia and globally.
Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities guided by RMITs values of inclusion imagination integrity courage passion and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.
Our key programs include Foundation Studies ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language testing and Informit a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
About Foundation Studies
Foundation Studies has been designed to provide international and high school students with a direct academic entry pathway to RMIT University. RMITs Foundation Studies offers six study streams: Art Design and Architecture; Business; Communication and Social Context; Engineering and Science; Health; Information Technology.
About the role
Reporting to the CEO we are seeking a high performance high care leader to oversee all aspects of the operations of Foundation Studies and other Academic Preparation programs within RMIT UP including realising the vision for Pathways programs across all Pathway delivery offshore partner sites.
The Associate Director will lead curriculum development educator professional growth and student engagement strategies while maintaining academic excellence and compliance. You will work closely with senior managers to continuously innovate and improve the teaching and learning experience for students as well as mentor and develop academic staff to ensure they meet the highest professional standards.
This includes:
Leadership & Innovation: Lead and inspire academic teams fostering a culture of teaching excellence continuous improvement and psychosocial safety. Champion innovative curriculum design and highquality teaching practices.
Strategic Direction: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to shape and implement the Pathways program strategy ensuring academic quality and alignment with global standards.
Program Oversight: Oversee the development delivery and quality assurance of academic programs ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (ESOS Act National Code of Practice TEQSA).
Student Success: Drive initiatives to enhance student retention progression and outcomes. Implement effective strategies for student engagement and academic support in collaboration with the Student Experience and Wellbeing team.
Professional Development: Lead the professional development of academic staff ensuring continuous improvement and excellence in teaching practices.
Compliance & Reporting: Manage academic compliance reporting and accreditation processes. Regularly assess key performance metrics and implement strategies for improvement.
About You
To be successful in this position you will need:
Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Education TESOL Applied Linguistics or extensive experience in pathway college management.
Leadership Expertise: Significant experience in leading academic teams and managing educational programs in pretertiary pathways programs such as Foundation Studies.
Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of compliance requirements including the ESOS Act National Code of Practice and TEQSA standards.
Strong Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams engage stakeholders and influence change across diverse cultural environments.
Strategic Vision and Operational Excellence: Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance program quality and student outcomes
What we offer you
- We provide a variety of flexible work arrangements and leave options.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including subsidized gym memberships our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to discounted childcare.
- Social activities and community groups to help you connect and engage.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link.
For more details refer to the Position Description below.
Information
Preemployment Checks: Appointment is subject to a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Cover letters should be addressed to HR. For a confidential discussion contact Taruna Kapoor at .
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At RMIT UP we foster a culture of safety wellbeing and inclusion ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity and treat all individuals with fairness regardless of gender gender identity marital or family status sexual orientation age ethnicity religious beliefs cultural or socioeconomic background perspectives or experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being a childsafe organisation. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
As a Disability Confident Recruitment Team we are happy to adjust the recruitment process to meet accessibility needs. Please contact us at with your preferred communication method and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Read our Child Safety Policy: Child Safety Policy
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to responding to every applicant.
Applications Close: 16 Apr 2025 11.59 pm .
Applications Close:
15 Apr 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
