PHD Innovators Program Manager

1 week ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

As the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre - PhD Innovators Program Manager you will oversee the expansion of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre - PhD Innovators Program, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among PhD students and equipping them with the knowledge and tools to pursue entrepreneurial paths with their research. Your role involves developing transferable entrepreneurial skills and enhancing their engagement in the University of Melbourne Innovation Ecosystem.

You will manage the operational aspects, evaluation, and assessment of the PhD Innovators Program, ensuring a high-quality, engaging, and scalable experience. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with exceptional operational and project management skills. As Program Manager, your responsibilities will include creating and delivering consistent, high-quality training, and contributing to program development for all teams and participants.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the end-to-end delivery of the PhD Innovators Program and related activities such as Selection, Onboarding, Program Delivery, Office hours, Project Matching, Post Program Data reporting
  • Managing mentor engagement of the program including tracking mentor involvement, developing reports for mentors to PhD
  • Facilitating and delivering workshops, preparing toolkits, and online resources for participants to enhance their learning outcomes
  • Managing participant selection process including tracking applicants, project selection and relevant reporting of metrics

Who we are searching for
We are looking for someone with excellent judgement, the ability to anticipate needs, and manage dependencies across a portfolio of work. Your high-level operational and project management skills, along with the capacity to handle competing deadlines, are crucial for this role.

You should possess excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with an understanding of the key elements of forming a new business and technology start-ups. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and documentation. Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes is essential.

Additionally, you should have:

  • A relevant degree or substantial relevant work experience in research innovation, entrepreneurship, startup, or investment industry, or an equivalent mix of experience and/or education/training
  • Proven track record supporting researchers, research, and the innovation ecosystem towards commercial and impact outcomes
  • Strong experience in coaching a broad range of participants or startup founders

For more details on responsibilities and requirements, please see the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

What we offer
In addition, we provide the chance to be part of a vibrant community and access a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, refer to our benefits page

The University of Melbourne
We maintain strong connections with the community, both locally and internationally. Our dedicated team contributes to our mission of benefiting society through the transformative impact of education and research. Explore more on our website and stay updated with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment practices to attract the most talented candidates. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Our goal is to be the preferred university for Indigenous Australians, with significant investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Concrete support through various programs and initiatives will ensure your personal success and growth at the University of Melbourne.

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