Program Officer, Academic Development
Program Officer, Academic Development
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing
Remuneration: $100K 17% superannuation leave loading
Location: Kensington UNSW Campus (hybrid)
Why Your Role Matters
The Program Officer Academic & Education Focussed (EF) Development plays a key role within the Pro Vice Chancellor Education portfolio providing administrative support and coordination of Academic & EF Development programs and activities such as the Foundations of Learning & Teaching (FULT) program Beginning to Teach (BTT) Course Design Institute (CDI) Teaching Accelerator Program (TAP) UNSW Teaching Awards enabling staff to deliver educational excellence and improve the student experience.
The role entails the coordination implementation and promotion of Academic & EF Development projects programs and initiatives driven by the portfolio including effective administration program and project coordination and contribution to evaluation and reporting activities.
The role reports to the Manager Academic Development and has no direct reports. The position is full time permanent.
Main responsibilities Summary
Coordinate administrative and promotional activities for Academic & programs workshops/seminars training forums and events offered by the portfolio
Provide comprehensive practical and proactive program and project coordination and administrative support to programs projects and initiatives
Coordinate workshops seminars training forums meetings and events manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting
Set priorities and monitor workflows and systems in support of the delivery of designated projects activities and initiatives; planning review and data collection and analysis writing and editing documents including reports and providing committee support
Maintain systems and processes documentation and protocols essential to the efficient implementation of Academic Development programs including program evaluation and reporting
Support adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure programs and projects are managed within a defined consistent and proven set of rules for program development
To review the accountabilities in detail please have a look at the job description accessible at the bottom of the job on the careers Page.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who is aligned with UNSWs vision and values with exceptional interpersonal and who comes with:
Demonstrated experience in program administration and coordination with an understanding of academic and/or professional development programs the project life cycle including planning managing logistics promotions communications documentation and reporting
Previous experience within the higher education sector
Excellent communication skills including proven ability to develop presentations and project reports and the ability to research and analyse material and summarise key issues
Excellent organisational and time management skills accuracy and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands
Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications (including intermediate level in Excel must have)
Working hours are full-time Monday to Friday business hours. The role is based in Sydney UNSW Kensington Campus and works in a hybrid way (3 days per week in the office 2 days from home usually Monday and Friday).
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Benefits and Culture:People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period
Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
Recruitment process: Please submit your resume. Well also be asking additional questions about your experience in the application form (you will be able to save your answers if you need some time to think about them)
Applications close:17 June reserve the right to close the job ad earlier - if youre interested please apply now!
Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
