Director, AGSM Executive Education

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Management

• Employment Type: Full time – 35 hours per week
• Duration: Continuing position  
• Remuneration: Competitive market salary    
• Location:Hybrid model of working from our Kensington, NSW Campus and working remotely 

About us

The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business School offers innovative, experiential, world-class MBA and Short Course programs designed to equip a new generation of leaders to make an impact in an accelerated world. Based in Sydney Australia, AGSM @ UNSW Business School has more than 40 years of leadership experience across Australia.  

Our Short Courses  are designed and facilitated by industry thought leaders and faculty to build individual and organisational capability, combining the latest thinking and best practice within an outcome-focused problem-solving environment. AGSM students also have access to a rich global network of over 17,000 AGSM alumni  who are recognised international business leaders in their industries. 

Why this role matters 

As the Director of Executive Education, you will manage the overall strategy and operations of AGSM Short Courses, with full P&L responsibility.

The Director of Executive Education reports to the AGSM Director , has 5 direct reports and manages an overall team of more than 20 professional staff.

AGSM Short Courses has a number of key partnerships and relationships with a large number of faculty, both from the UNSW Business School and adjunct faculty. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing these partnerships and relationships. The Director of Executive Education is a key member of the AGSM senior leadership team helping to formulate overall strategy and represents the AGSM and the UNSW Business School with external stakeholders.

In addition to playing a leadership role at AGSM, the Director of Executive Education has the opportunity to work across UNSW to help shape the future of life-long learning at a pivotal moment.

Accountabilities 

Specific accountabilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

•  Leading and managing the Short Courses portfolio in order to meet and exceed revenue targets including financial and budget management
• Setting the overall strategy for the AGSM Short Courses portfolio and playing a leading role in contributing to the development of UNSW’s strategy for life-long learning
• Consolidating past success, preparing the organisation to scale its operations to deliver on existing commitments and identifying future growth opportunities.
• Managing brand and reputation to ensure that AGSM Short Courses is a seen as the leading learning partner on leadership and management development in Australia and the region
• Working with direct reports to build their capabilities and their ability to effectively manage their teams and others that they work with.
• Identify, develop, and manage partnerships with third party organisations that are aligned to the strategy.

Skills and Experience

Skills and experience required for this position are (but not limited to): 

• A relevant postgraduate qualification
• Extensive relevant experience in business development at a senior level, including with corporate and government clients in education or a related industry
• Strong commercial focus with the ability to implement effective processes needed to underpin sustainable revenue growth
• Demonstrated expertise in developing strategies, leading strategic and operational planning processes, translating strategies into operational plans and developing measures of success and performance.
• Outstanding people management skills, with a particular emphasis on development, motivation and coaching for performance for both individuals and teams.
• A good understanding of the changing nature of the market for management education and lifelong learning, in Australia and internationally

To view the comprehensive list of the responsibilities and the skills and experience please refer to the position description. A copy of the position description can be found below the job advert on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits: 

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  

Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application, upload your CV and include a 2–3-page document addressing how your skills and experience match the selection criteria (as outlined in the position description) for this position.

Applications close: Thursday 25th April at 11:30pm Sydney Australia time.

Get in touch:

For any questions related to the recruitment process please contact:

Persa Tzakis

[email protected]

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:17 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:25 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time