Senior Academic Officer (HEO 6)

• Based in the Student and Academic Services Unit across the Magill and City West campuses
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 1 March 2024
• Commencement Salary: $84,539 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This position is responsible for managing a range of activities within the Academic Services function, including:

• SATAC and International Admissions;
• Internal transfers;
• Reporting and data analysis;
• Credit assessment and approval;
• Project support related to the Academic Services function

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Student and Academic Services (SAS) provides senior leadership in student and academic administration in a distributed service environment. It is responsible for the development and maintenance of policy, information systems and procedural frameworks. The Unit coordinates and provides quality assurance for a number of University functions including student admissions, enrolments, examinations, graduations, student finance and scholarships.

Core Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the Unit’s plans for Academic Services through the creation or reports and analysis of data relating to applications and enrolments
• Act as a point of reference for key stakeholders, both within the Academic Unit, and throughout the University, in the provision of advice relating to specific areas of responsibility within the Academic Services function
• Provide high-level and accurate advice to the Business Partner (as well as Academic Unit leadership) regarding the requirements for admissions for the following year, taking into account load setting requirements, as well as Academic Unit cut-off requests
• Facilitate the admissions process for direct entry applications, including Internal Program transfers, and the assessment of all non-standard applications via SATAC
• Assist with, and oversee, the credit assessment and approval process for individual applications and provide advice to the Academic Officers: Credit and Admissions in the negotiation and liaison with relevant external stakeholders regarding the review and approval of credit agreements

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated previous experience managing application processes and experience with online admission systems
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a senior administrative position in a complex service organisation, involving the provision of advice and recommendations to senior staff
• Highly developed research and analytical skills to interpret and apply policies and procedures and prepare reports using data from a variety of information sources
• Highly developed organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and projects within tight timelines

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4329.

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 18 August 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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