"Coordinator, Inbound Deakin Abroad"

Job no: 562516

Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Administration, Student Services, International Education

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong Campuses
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 17% Superannuation 

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

The Global Learning team is responsible for incoming and outgoing global learning programs. The teams coordinate international study experiences outside Australia for Deakin students including exchange, summer programs, global experiential learning, and encourages students from overseas institutions to undertake a period of study at Deakin, either on Exchange or in a Study Abroad program. The Global Learning team oversees and administers the policy that govern international study experiences and manages all risk management in relation to international students

As a Coordinator, Inbound Deakin Abroad, you will:

• Contribute to the coordination and promotion of Deakin University's global learning programs and activities, including exchange and study abroad programs, study tours and international internships, volunteering, and global citizenship programs.
• Provide ethical advice and information to prospective incoming and outgoing students, including accreditation requirements for local and overseas courses that address underlying issues, promoting value-adding insights and recommendations.
• Manage the administration of incoming and outgoing applications for all mobility programs.
• Coordinate internal and external client relationships and provide secretariat duties for the Global Learning Unit relating to international partnerships, alumni networks and ambassadorial relations.
• Draw on a diverse range of people, groups and resources to identify new or improved opportunities, processes and ways of doing things to enhance organisational strategy.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a constructive team member in a busy workplace
• Effective time management and administrative skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of, or capacity to acquire understanding of, issues relating to course structure and credit transfer within higher education systems in Australia and abroad
• An international focus with awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural differences

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD - Coordinator, Inbound Deakin Abroad.pdf

Applications for this position close on Monday, 9 September 2024.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Diana Gonzalez (Manager, Deakin Global Learning) on diana.gonzalez@deakin.edu.au

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time