Higher Degree By Research Student Programs Coordinator

Overview:Full-time, Continuing positionSalary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements (3 days on campus)Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working.About You
As the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Student Programs Coordinator, you will be integral to elevating the academic journey of HDR students at the College, aligning with the institution's strategic vision. You will be responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the COBL Research and Innovation leadership team, ensuring an enriching environment for HDR students, overseeing administrative aspects of research events and collaborating on HDR-specific initiatives with the COBL Research Training Services Team and the School of Graduate Research.Beyond event management, the role encompasses implementing academic capability development programs, contributing to candidate recruitment, supervisor development, and supporting HDR student industry internship related activities. Reporting to the Associate Director, Research Operations, you will actively collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver strategic projects and enhance the overall HDR student experience and research support within the College of Business and Law.To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of event management, from initial planning to effective executionDemonstrated communication, relationship building and negotiation skills with the ability to work collegiately with academic and professional staff, students, and external clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.Demonstrated project management skills including planning, budgeting, and resource management.Demonstrated proficiency in applying engagement strategies within tertiary education.Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the CollegeRMIT’s College of Business and Law takes an industry and student-centred approach to its courses and programs, ensuring graduates are work ready and able to tackle business challenges, balance stakeholder needs, act as socially responsible global citizens and create fair and positive futures for all.The College delivers impactful research informed by industry, which supports its strong position as a College at the intersection of business and technology with social impact. Its important work is underpinned by the principles of quality, collaboration, big ideas and putting people first.As one of the largest Business Schools in the Asia Pacific region, the College is comprised of five schools – four in Melbourne and one in Vietnam – and delivers a broad range of programs in Business and Law, ranging from Degree to PhD levels.The College’s Business and Law programs are delivered in Melbourne as well as through RMIT Online, with its Business programs also available in Vietnam and through partner institutions in Singapore and Shanghai. The College employs over 1000 staff and delivers programs to over 26,000 students.The College’s central operations are located at RMIT University’s City Campus in Melbourne and reside in the Swanston Academic and Emily McPherson buildings.Click here for further details about the College.To ApplyPlease submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ryan Wendt via emailApplications Close: 9 Apr 2024 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.