AddressThe Opportunity:
Student Services at UniSC strive to shape a transformative journey for every UniSC student, ensuring they succeed in their studies and emerge as lifelong learners and job-ready graduates. Our approach is progressive, proactive, and positive, aiming to cultivate a culture of success, inclusivity, and partnership.
In the position of Associate Director of Student Engagement, Success, and Wellbeing, you will lead our efforts in creating and enabling an enriching student experience. With a focus on empowerment and inclusivity, you'll lead passionate teams and collaborate with colleagues across UniSC to increase Student Engagement, Success and Wellbeing and ensure accessibility and equity for all. You'll have the opportunity to shape sector-leading practices and will provide expert advice and strategic insights to senior management, executive members, and university partners. You will also oversee service excellence across a range of activities aimed at enhancing student wellbeing, fostering engagement, and promoting student success. This includes but is not limited to student success, academic skills, and careers advising; student partnerships and engagement; and safety, wellbeing, and accessibility services. You will also develop and nurture strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders internally and externally.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact to our students, lead change, and empower the next generation of student services leaders, we invite you to join us on this rewarding journey.
For more information, please visit us online: Student Services
Please note, this position will require travel between campuses. If the appointee elects to be based at UniSC Moreton Bay, regular travel will be required to our Sunshine Coast campus.
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About you
Our ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader who thrives on fostering continuous improvement, service excellence, and evidence-based practices. Your credibility and expertise allow you to provide valuable guidance to key stakeholders on strategic Student Engagement, success, and Wellbeing initiatives. You are well connected with peers, informed about sector developments, and keep abreast of contemporary research and best practice in your field.
As a senior member of our Student Services leadership team, you'll hold a pivotal role in shaping the strategic trajectory of our institution. Our sector and our university are dynamic, and you will demonstrate an ability to drive and lead change. Your leadership approach is characterised by inclusivity, empowerment, and dedication to continuous improvement. In this capacity, you're a catalyst for positive transformation both for those you lead, and the students you serve.
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UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
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To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact *************@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 9 June 2024.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Liz Moon
Academic Registrar and Director, Student Services
Telephone: 07 5459 4***
Email: *****@usc.edu.au
Or
Kristie Husk
Talent Acquisition Manager
Telephone: +61 418 884 ***
Email: *****@usc.edu.au
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We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
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