About the RoleThe Academic Programs Coordinator at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences is a pivotal member of the professional staff, responsible for managing the administration of coursework and graduate research programs.
Collaborating closely with the Academic Programs Team, this professional role provides high-quality operational and administrative support to academic staff and ensures equitable and compliant experiences for students.With a focus on professional program coordination, this position emphasises responsibilities such as teaching and learning support and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
It requires strong leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills to manage a diverse range of administrative tasks and challenges in academic program management.Your responsibilities will include: Responsible for the operational delivery of academic programs tasks to support the learning and teaching tasks of the School as allocated by the Academic Programs Manager.Managing, supporting and developing a small team to administer components of the student lifecycle to achieve School objectives.Acting as the first referral point for the Academic Programs Officers in relation to all matters pertaining to academic program tasks and escalating to Academic Programs Manager as appropriate.
Who We Are Looking ForThe successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with extensive experience leading academic program administration.
They will demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, effectively managing multiple functions and stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.
With a proactive approach, they will drive improvements by developing solutions to complex problems and refining administrative processes.You will also have: A degree with substantial relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.Extensive experience in an Academic Programs role leading and supporting a small team in the administration of a range of complex functions.Experience in interpretation of policies and procedures as pertaining to specialised Academic Program functions.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Your New Team – Melbourne School of Psychological SciencesThe Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, ranked among the top schools of psychology in Australia and globally, offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a profound impact in the field.
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