Manager, Student Success

• Opportunity to lead a team of specialist learning advisers to support students to achieve success.   
• Level 9, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $123,330 – $130,504 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Student Equity and Success teams facilitates a high-quality student experience focused on access and support for students, both academic and cocurricular activities that enrich an inclusive student experience, including the development of a dedicated first year experience. The Success Team is responsible for the oversight of the Student Access and Participation Framework which, through local ownership and accountability, the University community seeks to empower all students to aspire to, achieve and thrive at The University of Western Australia.

The Success team runs the Academic Skills Centre and initiatives that support students for academic success, including to improve their study, writing, communication, English, STEM and research skills. They deliver an innovative program of peer-led academic supports, workshops, drop-in study sessions, online sessions and develop interactive resources. The team deliver dedicated support to students who are in varying transitions of their learning journey (for example first year students and others new to UWA, and students identified as at risk) to build learning communities and support academic success. They also focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and those entering via alternative pathways.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, work closely with the Associate Director, Student Equity and Success and will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality academic support programs and services, as well as University-wide services and initiatives including specialist programs targeted at identified student cohorts, and programs and activities that build learning communities and support transitions into and throughout the university journey.

The Manager, Student Success provides strategic advice to senior management and key stakeholders in the development of strategies, plans and policies to increase student retention and success. The position is responsible for academic and cocurricular activities that enrich the student experience, including supporting an embedded and dedicated first year experience.

This is a senior role that leads a team of specialist advisers and collaborates across the University to ensure that Student Life delivers programs and activities targeting the specific development needs of a diverse student cohort, including those who have traditionally been under-represented in higher education.

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and expertise in a relevant area; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Ability to lead, manage, develop and motivate a team of specialist staff, show initiative and ensure training and development for staff.
• Substantial experience in establishment, leadership and management of program parameters, including development and execution of project plans, budgets and relevant quantitative and qualitative evaluation and reporting.
• Proven extensive expertise in the leadership, implementation, and evaluation of institution-wide programs, plans and strategic initiatives, and understanding of relevant underpinning theories and frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including extensive experience working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent consultation and negotiation skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to foster and promote an inclusive, collaborative and safe working environment, and effectively handle conflict.
• Ability to operate independently and with accountability to deliver high-quality and innovative programs.
• Ability to solve and offer solutions for complex issues.                       

Note: National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check will be a requirement for this position. Occasional weekend work and some after work may also be required.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  PD - Manager, Student Success 516270.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 5 February, 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Elisa McGowan at *************@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.