Curriculum & Academic Calendar Support Officer (Data & Projects)
Job Summary
$103866-$110801(level 6)17% Superannuation
2-yearfixed termFull-time (35 hours per week)
The School of Mathematics and Statistics atUNSWis a leading centre for teaching and research in applied mathematics pure mathematics and statistics. TheSchoolis internationally recognised for research strengths in areas including optimisation data science stochastic modelling algebra and analysis and delivers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple disciplines. It is organised into three departments: Applied Mathematics Pure Mathematics and Statistics and is supported by a large academic and professional staffcommunity.
About the role
TheCurriculum and Academic Calendar Support Officerrole (internally titled Education and Teaching Support Officer) works within the School of Mathematics and Statistics to support a major academic calendar change project transitioning from the current 3 calendar structure to a flex-semester model scheduled for implementation in 2028.
Reporting to the School Manager this 2-year fixed-term role plays a key part in coordinating implementation activities supporting teaching and learning initiatives and providing data-informed reporting and administrative coordination to support decision-making during the responsibilities include:
Support delivery of academic calendar transition activities including milestone tracking risk identification and process coordination
Coordinatemeetings and take minutes
Develop communications reports and project updates andmaintaindocument repositories (SharePoint Teams)
Prepare templates presentations and materials for briefings workshops and stakeholder engagement
Analyse and present data to support reporting insights and decision-making
Work with academic staff to support teaching and learning initiatives aligned with the calendar change
Provide advice on teaching and education processes in line with UNSW policies and procedures
Coordinate cross-school and university-wide processes and dependencies
Produce reports on student performance and outcomes to inform academic planning
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within teaching and learning support
Aboutyou
Although this role isinternally referred asEducation and Teaching Support Officer the focus of this 2-year fixed-term positionslightlydiffers from a standard ongoing support role. Applicants should refer to the requirements outlined in this advertisement as they reflect the specific skills and priorities of this rolerather than themoregeneric position descriptionattached. For thisparticular role we are seeking candidates with strengths in the following areas:
Strong ability to analyse manipulateand present data using Excelsupport reporting and insights(keycomponentoftherole). Experience with Power BI would be desirable
Demonstratedorganisationaland projectcoordinationskills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Experience working in teaching and learning curriculum design or higher education support-desirable but not essential
Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 (Outlook Teams Excel Word) SharePoint and project management tools (e.g. Trello MS Project Smartsheet or similar)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies procedures and guidelines
This is a hybrid role Monday to Friday.
Application documents:please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and addressing theselection criteria (theAbout You section of this job ad).Please keep the coverletterto a maximum of 2 pages.
For informal queries please see the below contact details.
Otherwise please apply online -applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.
Applications close:27thApril 11.55PM
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Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates willbe requiredtoparticipatein a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
National and International Criminal history checks
Entitlement to work and ID checks
Working With Children Checks
Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
Verification of relevant qualifications
Verification of relevant professional membership
Employment history and reference checks
Financial responsibility assessments/checks
Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
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 toproceedwith any appointment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority