About the RoleThe Student and Academic Services Officer supports the core functions of the Student and Academic Services team to ensure timely delivery of graduate and undergraduate programs within the Faculty of Science.
This role focuses on Special Consideration, assisting with teaching processes, responding to student inquiries, and performing administrative tasks, while ensuring high-quality, client-focused service across science courses and subjects.Your responsibilities will include: Support the delivery of the faculty's core teaching processes, including Special Consideration, Academic Misconduct, Results entry, and ad-hoc activities as required.Provide support for the efficient administration of academic programs including course and subject change processes and student handbook coordination.Provide executive support for academic committees, including managing meeting schedules, attendance lists, agendas and minutes.Contribute to overall team priorities and activities as needed; this may include supporting student events and programs and assisting with projects and administration across peak period activities.
Who We Are Looking ForYou will ideally have high-level interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with academic and professional staff, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Additionally, you will demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to interpret and provide advice on established policies and procedures.You will also have: A relevant tertiary qualification, and experience within a academic administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, as well as independently when required.Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work efficiently and accurately in a busy and complex environment with large volumes of activity.Knowledge of student information systems and tertiary education sector 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 – "The Science Secretariat"The Science Secretariat is the administrative unit for the Faculty of Science and all its teaching, research and commercial activities.
The Secretariat is responsible for the policy development, planning, implementation and ongoing management of Faculty programs.Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education.
Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system.
We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease.
Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.Our strength is our breadth of expertise.
We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.What We Offer You!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.
For more information, check out our benefits page!About the University of MelbourneWe're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad.
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates.
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Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
