Manager, Student Recruitment

• Full time, continuing opportunity as a Future Student Recruitment Manager (Domestic)
• Develop and implement Student Recruitment outreach programs to achieve recruitment strategy objectives
• Base Salary $135,820 - $143,310 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Manager, Future Student Recruitment (Domestic) is responsible for the planning and implementation of attraction strategies and operational plans to achieve the University's domestic undergraduate and postgraduate student enrolment targets. The role will also be responsible for working with other teams to implement end-to-end conversion strategies targeted at the prospective domestic student market under the guidance of the Director, Domestic Recruitment and Access. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead a high performing team to deliver activities and projects that support recruitment of students, providing management guidance, setting objectives, timelines and reporting on outcomes
• develop and implement Student Recruitment outreach programs to achieve the objectives derived from the recruitment strategy
• develop high school engagement strategies and lead a team to build strengthened high school relationships
• devise and deliver domestic conversion strategies and activities to increase enrolments from target groups of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students
• monitor sector trends and contribute advice and recommendations on strategic decisions that may impact on domestic recruitment outcomes for undergraduate and postgraduate.

About you

• extensive experience working in a large, complex fast-paced organisation with experience of Student Recruitment lifecycle and implementing recruitment initiatives
• experience in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of staff including managing staff performance with an ability to problem solve and develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives within a team
• proven stakeholder management skills and relationship development skills, internally and externally, ideally with experience building relationships with high school teachers and staff
• demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of successful postgraduate and undergraduate Student Recruitment strategies targeted at a domestic student market
• excellent organisation skills and high-level planning with good written and oral communications skills including public speaking skills
• experience in managing a budget and allocating and reporting on resources.

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

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to ***************@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Monday 06 May 2024 11:59 PM