School Manager - Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Business Development / Industry Engagement, Management

• Fixed Term to March 2025 (parental leave cover)
• Employment Type: Full time
• Remuneration: Level 8 from $118,883 - $133,948 + 17% superannuation
• Location: Kensington, New South Wales (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About us:

At UNSW Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture we use creativity, collaboration & inclusion to seek and solve problems to improve life on earth. Our Faculty’s defining purpose is driven by a desire to listen, challenge and create and share knowledge about people, places and culture. We pride ourselves on delivering world class teaching and continue to generate research with real social impact and genuine community engagement. 

Why Your Role Matters:

The School Manager is accountable for the effective and efficient operational management of the School and for providing proactive leadership within the School. The role is responsible for business operations of the School, working with the Deputy Faculty Executive Director (DFED) to ensure financial management, human resources, physical resources, student support services are delivered, and WH&S requirements are met.

The position forms part of the Faculty Operations Management team, led by the Faculty Executive Director, and contributes to the development and implementation of Faculty-wide policy, procedures, and systems in line with University directions and requirements. The role of School Manager reports to Deputy Faculty Executive Director with a dotted reporting line to the Head of School for strategic input into School activity and Faculty planning

Responsibilities:

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

• Work with the DFED and HoS to advance, develop, evaluate and maintain teaching and research strategies that align with the Faculty’s mission, and provide management advice to the HoS on the full range of School activities, planning and performance
• Provide operational leadership and advice in the day to day running of the School and provide leadership during times of change. This includes mentoring the administrative team and facilitating career development opportunities. 
• With the HoS and DFED, plan, manage and allocate human, physical and financial resources to deliver School services in all functional areas e.g. teaching and learning (including life long learning), research and research training and administration
• Manage and contribute to the development and review of the faculty’s strategic and operational business plans and reporting.
• Consistent with Faculty and University strategy, policies and processes, regularly keep the DFED informed on a range of functional areas concerning: financial management, human resources, facilities and physical resources, records and information systems, communications and marketing, and student administration. Proactively seek a range of potential solutions when operational issues arise in these functional areas.
• Work with appropriate business partners and managers across operational areas to ensure the effective management of the School including financial management, human resources, school facilities and space, marketing and student support, teaching and research, and any other areas as required.

Skills and experience required (but not limited to):

• Relevant degree and substantial relevant management experience or equivalent competency gained through any other combination of education, training and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated high level interpersonal skills
• Strong consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Proven experience managing, supporting and developing staff
• Demonstrated initiative and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in financial management and proven ability to interpret financial data to provide high quality advice

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found  Position Description - School Manager.pdf .

Benefits and Culture:

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. Please answer the questions in the application form in lieu of addressing the selection criteria and submit your application online before Wednesday 31st January 2024 at 11:30pm. Please note, given the university shutdown we will be reviewing applications in the new year, end of January 2024. This role will commence from March 2024.

Get in Touch:

For any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact:

Allyssar Hamoud
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
[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:15 Dec 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:31 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time