Academic Programs & Quality Officer
About the role
- $103k - $110k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
- Fixed Term – 18 Months
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
- Support the Senior Academic Programs & Quality Officer and the Science Education Team in the delivery of Faculty/Division projects and initiatives to achieve educational, operational and strategic goals.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of University and Faculty policies and procedures, relevant to governance, design, delivery, review, and quality of academic offerings.
- Provide effective support to academic staff on the policies, procedures and systems for the creation, revision and disestablishment of programs, specialisations and courses in the Faculty.
- Provide practical and proactive project support and administrative services to the Science Education Team and stakeholders.
- Coordinate workflows and systems for managing curriculum related projects, such as calendar and curriculum transformation projects.
- Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the Curriculum Transformation project.
- Support adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.
About the successful applicant (Selection criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience in education, program management or related field, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- High level expertise in utilising curriculum management systems, with demonstrated proficiency using ECLIPS or similar/equivalent systems.
- Proven track record in coordinating quality assurance activities, such as maintaining accurate documentation for governance and/or project-related deliverables, independently managing data compilation, creating information packs, and preparing documentation for committees and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Power BI for data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
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