Manager, Admissions & Scholarships Enablement

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Student Services, Student Recruitment / Admissions

Manager, Admissions & Scholarships Enablement

• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: 12-month Fixed Term Role 
• Remuneration: From $138,171 - $146,613 (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

The Manager, Admissions & Scholarships Enablement role plays a key part in bringing the two areas together and will work closely with the operational leads to improve systems and reporting capability whilst looking for opportunities to streamline and improve business outcomes.

Reporting to the Head, Admissions and Scholarships this role is responsible for the management and maintenance of UNSW and UAC related admission systems whilst overseeing 3 direct reports (UAC Admissions Team Leader, Systems & Reporting Analyst and Training & Compliance Team Leader) and an indirect team of 5. Reporting regularly on the performance of the Admissions and Scholarship team against key targets, this role will drive projects whist ensuring the university complies with required guidelines.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:  

• Provide strong leadership, coaching and mentoring to a team of direct and indirect reports within an environment that promotes respect, accountability, quality service and facilities, and fosters initiative and innovation.
• Look for opportunities to integrate the activities and functions of the Admissions and Scholarships teams to improve processes and improve the student experience.
• Manage the Admissions and Scholarship configuration in UNSW systems e.g. Apply Online, Accept Online, UNSW student system (SiMs), Insight CRM, Scholarship Application Management System (SAMS), Scholarship Application Online System (SAOS), business process development and enhancement of UAC & UNSW systems, and act as Product Owner as required.
• Provide high-level advice in relation to admissions to prospective students, the University community, and external bodies.

About You:                    
You will hold a relevant degree with extensive experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education, training and experience alongside:  

• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams and to build a positive service-based culture.
• Capacity to provide creative and innovative solutions to problems, analyse and improve processes, and implement quality assurance frameworks into operations to deliver continuous improvement
• High-level capacity to implement change in a complex work environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of admissions within the higher education sector.
• Proven collaborative and team-oriented approach, with ability to quickly establish and maintain a high level of personal and professional credibility at a senior management level and with the wider team.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic policy analysis, research, development and evaluation
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders and a capacity to influence decisions.

Work over the Christmas shutdown and some weekend work is required of this role

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.  If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and maximum 2 page Cover Letter that addresses selection criteria via the ‘Apply Now’ button. (A separate document addressing selection criteria is not required).

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW .

Applications close: Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11.55pm

Get in Touch: Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

[email protected]   

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

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 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:02 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time