Program Manager – Diploma of Science

Job no:509358
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support

• Opportunity to lead the team of teaching staff in the successful delivery of the program
• Full-time, 18 months contract working directly for UWA's partner organisation, INTO University Partnerships
• The position is based in Perth, on-site at UWA College, part of the University of Western Australia Crawley campus

About UWA College

UWA College is The University of Western Australia’s new pathway institution. Designed to prepare international students for success at UWA, students will benefit from a tailored learning experience across a range of Foundation and Diploma programs – providing the ideal preparation for students to continue their studies at UWA.

About INTO University Partnerships 

UWA College is operated and run under contract to the University by INTO University Partnerships . INTO University Partnerships is a global provider of pathway programs, with 24 University partnerships across the UK, the US and Australia. For more information, see INTO and UWA College Partnership .

About The UWA College Diploma of Science

The UWA College Diploma of Science provides international students with the academic knowledge, study skills and English language competence they need to progress to the second year of a Science-related degree at UWA.

About the role

You will lead a team of teaching staff and work closely with the Academic Director, other managers and internal and external stakeholders to manage the delivery of the UWA College Diploma of Science Program. You will be responsible for all stages of the students’ learning journey, teaching resources and academic administration services.

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Contribute to teaching as is appropriate for overall workload.
• Manage the allocation of students and teaching resource to ensure quality provision with an understanding of the commercial imperatives and financial targets.
• Maintain good relationships with the University, acting as a positive ambassador for INTO.
• Contribute to the College’s teaching resource, providing role model behaviour in relation to the quality and standards of work.
• Be responsible for the recruitment, development and performance management of teaching staff.
• Be accountable for collaborative working amongst teaching staff to maximise students’ learning outcomes.
• Provide staff with on-going support and guidance regarding program goals, curriculum, assessment, materials, and methodology.
• Manage the ongoing professional development of staff in collaboration with the management team.
• Ensure that internal quality assurance is conducted, including program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the program continues to meet students’ and other stakeholders’ needs.
• Work in collaboration with UWA and INTO admissions and marketing colleagues in order to play an effective role in the application and implementation of agreed entry requirement guidelines.
• Work in collaboration with UWA and INTO admissions and marketing colleagues in order to play an effective role in the application and implementation of agreed entry requirement guidelines.

Pastoral Accountabilities

• Contribute to effective pastoral care in order to ensure all students’ welfare.
• Maintain comprehensive academic and pastoral records for reporting and management purposes.

About You

• Post-graduate qualification in a discipline-based subject with experience delivering teaching/courses for a higher education provider.
• Experience in developing and contributing to teaching programs and curriculum for students using evidence-based reporting to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Experience in managing and motivating staff, to secure prompt and effective action plans and create a ‘can-do’ culture.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• High level IT skills, competence in production and analysis of data.
• A demonstrated investment in the holistic well-being of international students, including an understanding of pastoral support in helping students achieve.
• An understanding of the Australian higher education system and pathway programs.
• Committed and responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adolescents and young adults.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to reconcile the twin imperatives of delivering quality programs and working in a ‘for profit’ organisation.
• Proven planning and organisational skills with some experience of managing departmental budgets.
• An ability to take initiative within curriculum and policy objectives.

All UWA College staff need to be committed and responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adolescents and young adults. The offer will be subject to a Western Australian Working with Children Check, National Police check and two references.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate their right to work within Australia.

Vaccinations:?To help ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and students, UWA College require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Confirmation of your vaccination (and/or medical exemption) details will be required during the recruitment process.?

About the application process

We ask interested applicants to apply online via the Apply Now button with a resume and cover letter.

For queries related to the role or application process please contact Monica Pettersen , UWA College HR Manager. 

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Please see the position description prior to applying:   JD Program Manager - Dip of Science March 2022 Final.pdf

For more information or to obtain a copy of our Candidate Privacy Notice, see Working at INTO .

Closing date: 9:00 AM on Monday, 28 March 2022

Advertised:15 Mar 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:28 Mar 2022 9:00 AM W. Australia Standard Time