Manager, Experiential Education

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Salary Package: From $138,679 per annum (HEW 9), plus 17% employer's superannuation
Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing
Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, Dharug land, North Ryde

Macquarie University is recruiting for two new Manager, Experiential Education to effectively lead the design and delivery of programs across course, unit and co-curricular levels for assigned Faculties at the University. These Faculties include Faculty of Arts (FoA), Macquarie Business School (MQBS), Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) and Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS).

Reporting to the Director of Graduate Futures, this position focuses on a comprehensive suite of programs such as career development learning, global education and exchange, leadership education, lifelong learning, and work-integrated learning. The Manager operates with a high level of autonomy, driving forward initiatives that align with the strategic priorities of each Faculty’s Deputy Dean for Education and Employability.

Additionally, the Manager is responsible for the effective management and capability development of a shared pool of staff, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of programs in collaboration with Faculty counterparts. The role also involves spearheading global engagement and forming strategic partnerships to enhance Graduate Futures, utilising data-driven insights to ensure these initiatives support the University’s strategic goals.

About Us

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is the Chief Academic Officer of the University and is the member of the University Executive with overall responsibility for the planning, quality and delivery of education provided to Macquarie's undergraduate and graduate students.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) is responsible for the University’s educational endeavour across all aspects of the educational lifecycle, including pathways and access, curriculum and educational capability development, educational outcomes and graduate success, as well as the Macquarie University College. The PVCE provides leadership in the development and implementation of strategies and programs to support the University’s education mission.

Macquarie is engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the

staff benefits

on offer.

To Apply- A relevant postgraduate qualification.- Extensive experience in managing in-curriculum experiential education programs both within a Faculty and at a University level, combined with strong understanding of the higher education context and evolving policy environment.- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and vision, including cultivating and modelling a positive workplace culture, high-performance mindset, fostering team collaboration, and inspiring others to achieve organisational goals.- Extensive experience in building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry partners, government agencies, educational institutions, and community organisations.- Proficiency in developing and implementing course curriculum, and managing the satisfaction of curriculum requirements through third-party educational activities, such as work-integrated learning, global education and exchange, and/or lifelong learning.- Exceptional competency in navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to higher education and employability initiatives, including ensuring implementation of, and performance against, policy and regulatory requirements.- Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis and performance evaluation to assess the effectiveness and impact of educational programs.
- Work hours may vary from time to time to accommodate business needs._

Specific Inquiries: Associate Professor James Meade, Director - Graduate Futures,

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, HR Officer,

Application Close: Thursday 26th September 2024, 11:59PM

Applications Close:
26/09/2024 11:59 PM

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