Professional Law Programs Manager

Full time / ContinuingOpportunity to lead the administration and management of the Professional Law Programs at Sydney Law School Base Salary $117,116 - $132,079 + 17% superannuationOutline your relevant experience/ skills to address criteria within the advertisement in a written cover letter (attach to application upon submission)About the opportunityThe Sydney Law School is now seeking applications for a Professional Law Programs Manager!Within this position you will play a key leadership role by supporting the School’s operational and strategic objectives for the Law School’s accredited degrees: the Bachelor of Laws and the Juris Doctor. This role will review and make recommendations to the Law School Executive and will ensure decision-making is driven by student feedback and best practice in legal education.Your excellent people management skills will be utilized to manage the performance of a high functioning team, who are responsible for monitoring and improving student experience, providing policy-and operational advice, and ensuring compliance with both internal and external governing bodies.Your key responsibilities will be to:Manage the Professional Law Programs team in order to maintain a supportive work environment and culture of continuous improvement.manage the curriculum and program planning and delivery of the LLB and JD, and provide strategic planning, policy advice and to the Law School Executive in relation to the Professional Law Programsplan, manage and develop the Sydney Law School’s Professional Law Student Services to ensure an effective and high-quality student service which is integrated with and aligned to the Law School Education Portfolio and the University’s central Student Administrative Servicesdesign, implement, review and improve administrative systems and processes to ensure best practice is achieved and meets the strategic objectives of the School and University,work with multiple stakeholders, including internal and external professional and academic staff, students, and external bodies to provide a high standard of customer service and to negotiate and influence successfully to achieve desired outcomes.About youHolds relevant tertiary qualifications, or training, and or equivalent experienceprofessional experience working within an education setting and leading and managing a student-focused administrative servicedemonstrated experience supervising and leading a high performing teamstrong written/ verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skillsexcellent organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines, demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills within a broad frameworkdemonstrated ability to engage and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholdersproficiency in Microsoft office applications and other education based databases, and experience identifying and using different technologies to support and improve administrative processes.To deliver on our business requirements, there is a requirement for this position to work in-person. Some hybrid working arrangements may be approved following discussion with your manager if you are successful in this position.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease 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 reasons for the position.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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 statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include 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 , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your 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 any documents in alternate formats, please contact Portia Fitzpatrick, Recruitment Consultant by email to© The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the for this role.Applications Close Wednesday 17 April 2024 11:59 PM