Manager: Academic and Executive Operations

1 week ago


Adelaide, South Australia University of South Australia Full time

About the Role

This is a blended role, where you will be responsible for overseeing both the academic services functions of the Unit, as well as leading executive services and operations for UniSA Online. You will act as a key conduit between the UniSA Online Academic team, Academic Units, and relevant Central Units.

Reporting to the Deputy Director: UniSA Online, you will contribute to the long-term strategy of the UniSA Online by leading and implementing new initiatives in Academic Services, as well as providing strategic and executive support, critical analysis and development of reports across a range of activities to ensure the effective operation of the Unit.

About UniSA Online

UniSA Online was established as a key project as part of the University's Digital Learning Strategy. UniSA Online offers fully online degrees purposely designed for study on demand, 24/7 student support, and access to state of the art teaching and learning resources through an interactive online platform.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia's University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience in a management position, with proven team leadership and fostering of a service orientated and continual improvement culture High level strategic and problem-solving skills, including the ability to be innovative in identifying solutions Demonstrated project management skills including the ability to complete tasks in parallel and use a variety of data sources to provide high level strategic and operational advice and recommendations to senior staff Excellent corporate writing and editing skills with proven experience in writing briefings and complex reports for a wide range of audiences Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated experience in collaborating with and influencing managers and staff across all levels of an organisation Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Access to great personal development opportunities Generous superannuation contributions of 17% Flexible working conditions Employee assistance and development programs A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees A variety of leave arrangements Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on or via email at using job reference number 6192 .

Applications close: 11:30pm Wednesday 12th June 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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