Manager Academic Model

• Full time, fixed term role until 30th June 2026
• Great opportunity to drive continuous improvement within curriculum and Academic modelling
• Base salary $135,820 - $143,310 plus 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The Manager, Academic Model works in close collaboration with Faculty professional and academic staff, colleagues in the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), and external service providers to ensure the effective delivery of curriculum administration, ensuring that the Academic Model Team is efficient, responsive, and aligned to the University's strategic goals.

The Manager, Academic Model is also responsible for overseeing the build and deployment process for all coursework awards in the University's systems. They will make a proactive contribution to the development, implementation, and review of the relevant processes, policies and systems; apply sound judgement and insights from data when providing strategic advice; manage shared resources and conflicting priorities; and engage an adaptable approach in a constantly changing and complex work environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide leadership and guidance for the activities around administering coursework, including effectively translating course offerings into the student management system for the purpose of enrolment and timetabling.
• Develop, implement, and review operational standards and key performance metrics for the Academic Model function.
• Design and implement a stakeholder partnering and communication approach.
• Establish sophisticated curriculum reporting and monitoring frameworks.
• Provide effective leadership and management to a busy team of subject matter experts.
• Take responsibility for improving service standards and the customer experience.
• Develop professional working relationships with University stakeholders under the leadership of the Director, Curriculum Administration and Timetabling.

About you

• Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team of subject matter experts
• Demonstrated experience with administrative leadership in the tertiary education sector
• Demonstrated experience in building successful stakeholder relationships in a complex work environment.
• Expertise in curriculum administration, including the translation of course structures to systems.
• Demonstrated organisation skills, including ability to manage multiple activities and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including a track record of presenting highly technical matters to senior audiences.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sajad Bahram, on 8627 9901 or by email to ************@sydney.edu.au

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