Program Manager

**Job no**: 527812
**Work type**: full time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Student Recruitment / Admissions, Project Management

**The Opportunity**

The Faculty of Engineering, UNSW, has an opportunity for a **Program Manager (Student Equity)**. Working within the portfolio of the Deputy Dean (Societal Impact and Translation) you will take the lead on the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of a Faculty Student Outreach and Support Program for underrepresented students, aligned with Gateway Equity Targets, to attract prospective future and support current students coming from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds or schools, or remote and rural locations, referred to from here forth as the Engineering Student Equity Program.

This Program will address barriers to access and participation by working with students in target Gateway schools, as well as those from remote and rural locations, who may have aspirations to become an engineer, and establishing support structures for their success at university. This role will also work in collaboration with the Division of EDI, Nura Gili, Officer of the PVC Education and Student Experience, and Future Student Recruitment, as well as all other areas of the Faculty of Engineering.

Overall, this role will aim to increase the number of enrolments and reduce attrition of students from these underrepresented cohorts.

This role reports to the Deputy Dean (Societal Impact and Translation) and has one direct report.
- Salary, Level 8 - $123,044 to $138,636 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed-term contract - Until December 2025 (parental leave cover)
- Location: Kensington - Sydney, Australia
- Hybrid working

**About UNSW**

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Skills & Experience**
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience, preferably within the higher education sectors or working closely with individuals from low SES backgrounds.
- Proven record of success in delivering complex programs to time and budget.
- Demonstrated experience in managing regulatory and internal reporting.
- Extensive experience in project planning, management and design, issues resolution, stakeholder collaboration, risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders, including staff, students and technical specialists, to gather and document business requirements, facilitate workshops and conduct interviews.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet strict competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing people, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving complex matters.
- Demonstrated excellent planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and with influence across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

**Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working/Hybrid working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

**To Apply**:
**Contact**:
Eugene Aves - Talent Acquisition Consultant

**Applications close**:11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 29th October 2024

Position Description

**Advertised**: 09 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 29 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time