Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER SM2 Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships.pdf

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The Position

The Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office and leading approximately 35 professional staff, supported by casual staff. The position manages the delivery of admissions, scholarships and related student administration services for domestic and international coursework, Honours, cross-institutional and non-award programs. The role oversees processes supporting approximately 27,000 applications annually and contributes significantly to the conversion of prospective students and the student experience. The position provides strategic and high-level advice to University Executives and senior staff on student lifecycle management, policy, legislation, risk, compliance and service delivery. It works closely with Colleges, central Divisions, Commonwealth agencies, external providers and sector peers to ensure effective and compliant student administration. The Associate Director also leads continuous improvement, workforce development, quality assurance, reporting and service enhancement to support the University's strategic objectives and student load targets.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading complex administrative operations, managing large teams and budgets, and delivering high-quality services within a tertiary institution or similar environment. They will demonstrate strong strategic planning, project management and business process improvement capabilities, with the ability to use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making. An effective leader and communicator, they will be skilled in managing change, developing staff and building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. They will also bring a sound understanding of student administration, relevant legislation, policy and compliance requirements, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing the student experience.

For further information please contact, Rishen Shekhar, Pro Vice-Chancellor, International and Future Students, E: Rishen.Shekhar@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Closing date: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 11:55PM (Canberra Time)