Academic Administration Manager

1 week ago

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia Torrens University Australia Full time

Who we are:

  • At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of futurefocused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities and the world. That's why we're on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry.

Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs.

Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers.

Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don't just learn about their industry, they live it.

What's the job?

  • The Academic Administration Manager VET is a seniorlevel position that will be responsible for implementing the consistency of quality practices, evaluation, and business enhancements of academic quality administration services across Higher Education and Vocational Educational programs, throughout Torrens Global Education.
  • The Academic Administration Manager VET will manage and maintain accountability for academic governance requirements across academic policy, course accreditation and renewal, transition and teach out, course build, timetabling, academic progression and exam committees, data management reporting requirements and core academic administration and project delivery functions.
  • This role involves collaborating with academic leaders, faculty members and other stakeholders to ensure academic quality best practices are implemented and monitored that promote student success and academic achievement.

Day-to-day accountabilities:

  • Principal Accountabilities:
  • Develop, and implement improved academic administrative processes in relation to teaching and learning by evaluating existing procedures and liaising closely with the Executive Deans, Associate Deans, and Program Directors (or delegates).-
  • Collaborate with academic leadership and other staff members across TUA faculties and other departments of the University to implement project scope, and deliverables as outlined by the Head of Strategic Operational and Initiatives.-
  • Manage administrative aspects of academic governance committees, including Faculty Learning and Teaching, Examination, Academic Progression, Curriculum Committee, and Course Advisory, ensuring actions and outcomes are aligned with the Terms of Reference, policy and procedureProvide effective management and decision making within the Academic administration team, including supervision to staff, hiring, training, and performance management that ensures a culture of high performance, customer service, teamwork, innovation and workforce capability and development
  • Leadership Accountabilities:
  • Identify, select and recruit appropriately skilled staff for the positions that report to the role.
  • Lead, direct and develop a high performing team whose main priorities are accountability, efficiency, accuracy, and service to stakeholders/customers.
  • Ensure workforce planning is in place including succession pipeline, high potential/talent identification, capability management and mitigating resource sufficiency risks.
  • Drive staff engagement within the team by providing regular communication, mentoring, coaching, active leadership, regular meaningful team meetings/1:1, ME time meetings, professional development support and action planning.

We are looking to fill 2 roles:

  • 1 x 12 month Fixed Term Contract for a maternity leave cover
  • which may lead to a permanent role.-
  • 1 x Permanent position.-
  • Both roles can be located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide.
Who you are?

  • To be successful in this position you will have:
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher is typically required for this position, along with relevant work experience.-
  • Demonstrate minimum of 3 years' experiences within the VET or Higher Education/Dual Sector.-
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior role within the HE or VET sector-
  • Minimum 3 years managerial experience-
  • Experience in managing academic administration functions, B2B/Third Party area including knowledge of VET and HE regulatory requirements-
  • TEQSA and ASQA regulatory guidelines and standards-
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • TAE40110 or TAE40116 desirable
  • Why join us?
  • Bold, modern and agile, we're Australia's fastestgrowing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country's most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our studentcentric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people,

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