Based in the Office of the Chief Academic Services Officer at the City West campusFull-time (1.0 FTE), 2 year fixed term contractStarting Salary: $128,163 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)About You You are a highly effective communicator who easily builds effective relationships with stakeholders and you have the skills and knowledge to influence and guide. You are diplomatic, persuasive, and credible and display commitment and integrity in all you do. You are highly strategic and analytical, and have a strong understanding of complex issues related to education equity. You are able to work collaboratively at all levels within the organisation to enhance opportunities and success of students from equity groups and those who are under-represented in Australian higher education.
About the Role Reporting to the Chief Academic Services Officer, you will lead the strategic planning, and development of a University of South Australia Student Equity framework, and implementation of university wide programs and initiatives that support improved student access, participation, and success for underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged groups. You will also lead the strategic coordination, monitoring, and reporting on performance against the University's equity targets in order to meet all internal and external reporting requirements.
About the Academic Services Portfolio The Chief Academic Services Officer (CASO) is a member of the University's Enterprise Leadership Team (ELT) and is responsible for leadership of the Academic Services portfolio. The portfolio is committed to the delivery of high quality, integrated academic and student services to facilitate a student's journey from enrolment to graduation.
The Academic Services Portfolio is responsible for:
Efficient and effective academic servicesComprehensive and proactive student servicesStudent engagement, experience and equity activitiesInternational student recruitment and supportRegional Campus operationsUniversity-wide projects to improve service provisionAbout UniSA The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
Essential Skills and Experience Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field with relevant experience or equivalent substantial relevant experience in an education or social justice areaDemonstrated experience working with equity groups, communities, and/or organisationsDemonstrated high ability to develop and implement strategic plans and translate strategic goals into operational plansStrong project management and financial acumen skills, with demonstrated experience in managing and executing concurrent projects with competing deadlinesStrong experience with program evaluation and implementing continuous improvement practicesDemonstrated ability to understand and analyse complex issues related to education equity and develop relevant policy and strategic responses for university considerationProven analytical, research and writing skills to enable the effective synthesis of complex information and data from multiple sources, and the provision of high quality, evidence-based contentHigh-level knowledge of state and national higher education and equity policy and student equity frameworkBenefits Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
Access to great personal development opportunitiesGenerous superannuation contributions of 17%Work Life flexibility including working from home, family responsibility leave and individual flexibility agreementsA variety of leave arrangementsStart Your Unstoppable Career For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visitWorking at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter toAlex Koszegi, Senior Consultant: Talent Attraction. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at******using job reference number6049. Applications close: 11:30 pm Sunday 12 May 2024 Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. CLICK HERE to view the Position DescriptionOpens in new window How to apply: Preview Application FormOpens in new windowApplications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.
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