Study Abroad and Exchange Advisor

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. 

Building on its history of academic excellence, the University is preparing to deliver a reinvigorated education proposition that is second to none in Australia. To do this we require imaginative, dynamic and skilled people.

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the achievement of the University's strategic goals in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring that students have a quality experience and investing in the ongoing professional development of academic staff.

The Division is comprised of five key portfolio areas led by: the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning); Pro Vice-Chancellor (International); Dean, Indigenous Research and Education Strategy; University Librarian and the Executive Director, Division of Academic and Student Engagement.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) portfolio area provides leadership in achieving the University’s strategic goals, particularly in relation to facilitating the development of strategic alliances and collaborative agreements with international partners, including articulation, exchange and off-shore teaching arrangements, developing international policy, fostering student global mobility and providing advice and support for internationalisation initiatives across the University

The Study Abroad & Exchange Program Advisor is responsible for the administration of the Inbound Study Abroad and Exchange Program including processing of applications, the corresponding data entry into internal and external (government) systems and liaison with applicants, 3rd party providers, agents and/or partner institutions and Faculty staff where appropriate.  This role involves the day to day administration of the program, including responding to email enquiries, the coordination of support events, accommodation and the distribution of transcripts. It also includes administration of marketing initiatives such as the creation and distribution of marketing material. The role is also designed to assist the Outbound mobility team with administrative and project work.

Salary:

(HEO4) $61,735 - $67,704 per annum.

Superannuation:

An employer contribution 17% may apply.

Term of position:

This continuing position is available immediately.

Position requirements

To be successful you should have:

• Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service and service improvement.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computing skills, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with administrative systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly under pressure, manage time and set priorities with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a higher education environment or international education environment.

Qualifications         

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Please address and upload your responses to the selection criteria / 'Knowledge and Experience' section of the position description within the online application.

If you have any queries regarding this position, contact:

Mr Jan Schmortte, Inbound Study Abroad and Exchange Team Leader by phone (08 8313 3857) or email jan.schmortte@adelaide.edu.au.

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Closing date:

Monday 19th March 2018, 9am 

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.