Manager, Scholarships and Doctoral Admissions

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Manager, Scholarships and Doctoral Admissions

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Mon Jan 23 21:58:30 2023
• Ref: 5461

• Are you a strategic thinker with well-developed problem solving skills?
• Have you got proven experience in managing budgets and resources?
• Do you strive for excellence in customer service?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Manager, Scholarships and Doctoral Admissions. This permanent fulltime position provides an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of the University’s Scholarship and Doctoral Admissions programme and support the Scholarships and Doctoral recruitment strategies. You will be a key part of the management team within the Office of the Vice-Provost (Research). You will lead a small but busy administration team ensuring the provision of timely, accurate and complete information is delivered for staff and students across the wider University community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional, effective, efficient and timely management of all aspects of the scholarship and awards programme for the University.
• Effective use of the University’s scholarship investment and timely offering of scholarships with high levels of acceptance.
• Doctoral admissions processes are efficient and effective and enhance the doctoral student journey.
• Relationships with all stakeholders are productive, effective and contribute to the goals of the Office of the Vice Provost (Research).
• Effective financial management of budgets and timely submission of reports.
• Staff polices and legal requirements met, and resources allocated appropriately.

Ō pūmanawa - About you
We are seeking a person with strong relationship management skills, a focus on quality service delivery and capable of leading and maintaining a highly effective team.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate a strong financial skillset and experience in leading high producing teams. You will have a sensible, can-do attitude with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What you will bring:

• Strong leadership capabilities and experience in effective people management.
• Proven ability to think strategically and apply sound judgement in a complex work environment.
• Proven experience in managing budgets and resources.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional customer focus and demonstrated track record of striving for excellence in customer service.
• Understanding of the university environment and the perspectives of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
As the Manager Scholarships and Doctoral Admissions Office, you will be a key part of the management team within the Office of the Vice-Provost (Research), you will have the opportunity to show leadership of a high performing, innovative and collaborative team in a positive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 13 February 2023

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Margaret Hyland ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form .

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format).

Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert. Follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter and CV to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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