Academic Support Officer

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's leading Group of Eight, research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia's third oldest university with a strong reputation for preparing educated leaders and delivering research outcomes that contribute to local, national and global wellbeing.

University of Adelaide employees enjoy a range of benefits and favourable work conditions that include opportunities for career development and advancement. 

The Faculty of Arts is one of five faculties at the University of Adelaide. The Faculty is steeped in history with its roots beginning over 125 years ago. Its arts degree was the first degree offered at the University in 1876.

Today the Faculty is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership. With outstanding teachers who have won national learning and teaching awards, many graduates have gone on to become leading politicians, policy makers, historians, curators, musicians and writers. The Faculty offers an interesting workplace of diverse disciplines clustered around the arts, humanities and social sciences, and serves the needs of approximately 5000 enrolled students.

Working under general direction within a team environment, the Academic Support Officer role is responsible for undertaking timetabling and class scheduling activities for various Schools and Departments within the Faculty. The role is also responsible for processing final grades in accordance with Faculty and University procedures and timelines, and providing high quality learning and teaching support for the Faculty.

Salary: (HEO5) $67,262 - $75,057 per annum

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 9.5% may apply.

Term of position: This fixed term, full-time position is available immediately and will end on 25 January 2019.

Position requirements

To be successful you should have: 

• Completion of a tertiary qualification and/or extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of scheduling and reporting systems such as Syllabus Plus Enterprise, PeopleSoft and BI Cognos.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of learning and teaching support.
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks within a limited time frame.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of computers and computer software, including MS Office and particularly the use of spreadsheets.

Please address and upload your responses to the 'Knowledge and Experience' and 'Qualifications' section of the position description within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Ms Jane Turci on email jane.turci@adelaide.edu.au  

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Closing date:  9.00am Monday 26 February 2018.