Victoria University Sydney,Academic & Student Services Officer Jobs in Australia

The
Victoria University Sydney Academic and Student Services Officer is responsible
for the administration of academic activities and outcomes at the Sydney campus
of Victoria University. The focus of the role is on the support, improved
facilitation and completion of daily activities as requested by academic staff.
The
position reports to the VU Sydney Manager, Teaching & Learning and is
offered for an initial two-year contract.
Duties
include, but are not limited to:

  1. Academic
    and senior administrative support for the Manager Teaching and Learning;
    VU Sydney Academic Coordinators; lecturers and the Campus Manager as
    requested.
  2. Preparation
    of support materials needed for unit delivery before, during and at the
    conclusion of each semester.
  3. Supporting
    the development of timetables and publishing.
  4. Co-ordination
    of the examination scheduling, arranging invigilators, securing and
    administering examination papers.
  5. Supported
    by ECA Human Resources, co-ordinating the contract administration
    associated with lecturer employment, lecturer invoicing and the academic
    professional development register.
  6. Responding
    to the academic administrative enquiries from students.
  7. Assisting
    the Manager Teaching and Learning, the Campus Manager and the Student
    Administration staff with the preparation and administration of each
    orientation and enrolment period.
  8. Completing
    administration tasks associated with reporting data, internal marks, and
    attendance records.
  9. Maintaining
    documentation and the supplies associated with the Academic Team Office.
  10. Preparation
    of agendas at formal Academic Team meetings.
  11. Administrative
    duties associated with Student Misconduct Hearings.
  12. Co-ordination
    of Academic and Student Progress Board (ASPB) meetings and processes.
Selection
Criteria
  1. Relevant
    tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent combination of education,
    training and/or relevant work experience.
  2. High-level
    administration, organisational and superior time-management skills with
    the ability to frequently prioritise tasks.
  3. Indisputable
    interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, as well as the
    readiness to be a true team player, maintain confidentiality and exercise
    diplomacy and tact.
  4. The
    ability to interact with students from culturally and linguistically
    diverse backgrounds.
  5. Demonstrated
    outstanding experience in customer service skills and the ability to
    respond sensitively to students and staff, showing initiative and
    competence in determining priorities with general direction.
  6. Strong
    experience in client/customer service, managing high-stress situations,
    and the ability to quickly identify solutions to routine and non-routine
    problems.
  7. Advanced
    proficiency in spreadsheet software applications (e.g Excel) and
    information management systems.
  8. Demonstrated
    understanding of, and commitment to, equity and workplace health and
    safety principles.
Desirable
Criteria
  1. Previous
    experience working in a higher education environment, or demonstrated
    knowledge of higher education processes.
Application
Procedure and Further Information 
1.
To apply for this position, please prepare:
(a)
a cover letter addressed to the Principal and Campus Director that must provide
a response to the eight (8) selection criteria, and
(b) your latest resumé / curriculum vitae.
2.
Submit your cover letter and resumé via email to: principal@vu.edu.au before 11:55pm
Friday, 10 April 2015
3. Please
note: candidates that do not include a written response addressing the
selection criteria will be considered incomplete, and will not be assessed.
4
. Interviews will be held between 15 April and 22 April, with the preferred
candidate to commence work by 27 April 2015 (negotiable).
5. A
full position description is available. Please email: principal@vu.edu.au with
your request.
6.
For any additional enquiries, please forward your questions to: principal@vu.edu.au
Only
people who are eligible to work in Australia may apply for this position. ECA
reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy prior to an appointment being made.
Closing
date: 11:55pm, Friday, 10 April 2015
For
additional information regarding this position please contact the Victoria
University Sydney Principal and Director via email in the first instance –
principal@vu.edu.au
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