Student & Academic Services Officer

at  University of Melbourne

Job no: 0062848
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Science Secretariat

Salary: UOM Level 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support core functions of the Student and Academic Services team to ensure the timely delivery of programs and processes for graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, client-focused service.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will ideally have high-level interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with academic and professional staff, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Additionally, you will demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to interpret and provide advice on established policies and procedures.

You will also have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, and experience within a academic administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, as well as independently when required.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work efficiently and accurately in a busy and complex environment with large volumes of activity.
• Knowledge of student information systems and tertiary education sector

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Student and Academic Services Officer supports core functions within the Faculty of Science, focusing on Special Consideration, teaching processes, and student inquiries. This role ensures timely program delivery and provides high-quality, client-focused service in a busy, multidisciplinary team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the delivery of the faculty’s core teaching processes, including Special Consideration, Academic Misconduct, Results entry, and ad-hoc activities as required.
• Provide support for the efficient administration of academic programs including course and subject change processes and student handbook coordination.
• Provide executive support for academic committees, including managing meeting schedules, attendance lists, agendas and minutes.
• Contribute to overall team priorities and activities as needed; this may include supporting student events and programs and assisting with projects and administration across peak period activities.

IF YOU FEEL THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
  ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
  If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
  If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
  Advertised: 17 Jun 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
  Applications close: 08 Jul 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time