Apply now Job no:555538
Work type:Full-time
Location:Geelong - Waurn Ponds
Categories:Student Services
- Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $97,940 - $107,842 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
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.
The Team Leader, Admissions, coordinates and delivers efficient and effective student admissions processes for the University and provides support for the managements of resources, systems, and processes for the area. The position ensures the efficient, effective, and timely delivery of admissions caseload and allocated team responsibilities and works closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver the best result for the local area and the broader university.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
As a Team Leader, you will:
- Act as a coach and work with team members to facilitate growth and development by giving balanced constructive feedback.
- Identify core issues from the complex admission and recognition of prior learning (RPL) function and draw accurate conclusions, condensing complex information and next steps into simple concise terms that others can understand.
- Liaise frequently with key stakeholders regarding admission and recognition of prior learning (RPL) processes and services.
- Engage in process improvement activities and adopt new ideas to enhance and improve current processes and systems through the appropriate communication channels.
- Ensure that admissions caseload and team objectives are met in a timely manner.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
- Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in coordinating large scale processes in a tertiary institution in student administration.
- Experience in people leadership.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Penny Davidson (Manager, Domestic Admissions) on [email protected]
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD-Team Leader, Admissions.pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday the 2nd of June at 11.55pm.
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:20 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:02 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time