Chief Innovation Officer: First-Year Student Experience

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bebeeexcellence Full time

Leadership Opportunity for Academic Excellence
A vision-driven academic leader is sought to drive innovation and excellence in the first-year student experience at Victoria University. The Executive Dean, First Year College, plays a pivotal role in delivering the VU Block Model, supporting student engagement, retention, and successful transition into university life.
The Executive Dean leads the development and implementation of the College's operational plan, fostering academic excellence, and promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing academic programs, research initiatives, and community partnerships; managing budgets and resources; and representing the College across internal and external forums.
A strong focus is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and integration across education, research, and industry engagement. The role leads student retention initiatives and also supports pedagogical innovation and technology-enhanced learning through the VU Block Model Academy, while ensuring course quality, academic integrity, and student belonging and wellbeing.
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement the College's operational plan to deliver the VU Block Model and ensure student success.
Academic Program Management:
Oversee academic programs, research initiatives, and community partnerships to drive academic excellence.
Resource Management:
Manage budgets and resources to support the College's goals and objectives.
Representation:
Represent the College across internal and external forums, fostering relationships with stakeholders and partners.
This leadership position is critical to advancing Victoria University's reputation and impact – nationally and globally – through sustainable, industry-forward educational practices.
About You
You are a visionary academic leader with a distinguished record of achievement and a PhD in a relevant field. Internationally recognised for your contributions to higher education, you bring senior executive experience in academic leadership and management, supported by a deep understanding of national and global tertiary education trends, government policy, and funding frameworks.
Your thought leadership – particularly in transition pedagogy and innovative teaching methods – will enhance the first-year student experience and further advance the VU Block Model. You are committed to fostering a values-based, inclusive, and collaborative culture, and you lead with integrity, empathy, and strategic foresight.
You bring strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to drive student growth, program development, and secure research funding. Your leadership is marked by excellence in financial, portfolio, and change management, as well as a dedication to quality assurance and occupational health and safety.
How to Apply
Submit your application, including a current CV, a cover letter or statement detailing your vision for the role, the qualities you would bring as Executive Dean of the First Year College, and a response to the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

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