Education and Student Experience, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Full-time, fixed-term position for up to five years Based at vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus About This Opportunity The Associate Director, Widening Participation, Transition and Success oversees and implements university-wide strategies aimed at enhancing student participation and success.
You will develop and implement innovative strategies in response to evolving student needs, supporting the overall mission to foster a positive and inclusive student experience at UQ.
In this role, you will drive best practices focused on widening participation, promoting diversity and inclusivity across the university while building strong relationships with other university leaders, faculties and external organisations to provide leadership in these areas.
About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play.
As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
About You An excellent understanding of the higher education sector, with specific expertise in developing and implementing targeted strategies for widening participation and transition.
You are skilled in designing and implementing programs that support the transition of students into, through and beyond higher education, promoting diversity and inclusivity, and ensuring equitable access.
Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership and guidance, drive institutional change and innovation and contribute to planning and relevant policy development.
A proven track record in building relationships, consulting, and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Experience in planning and managing HR and financial resources within a large organisation, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.
Enquiries If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Shiann Fait, TA Principal Advisor via ******.
Want to Apply? When You're Ready To Submit An Application, We Ask Upload The Following Documents In Order For Your Application To Be Considered:
Resume Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section Work Rights You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Other Information The successful candidate may be required to complete a few pre-employment checks, including a criminal check.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community.
We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.
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Applications close Wednesday, 13 November at 11:00pm AEST (R-44260).
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