Manager, Innovation and Partnership

• Prestigious international university
• Wide range of employee benefits
• Fixed term contract until June 2019

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 Executive Director, Division of Academic and Student Engagement portfolio area is responsible for overall strategic management of the division. It provides leadership and direction to functional areas such as Student Administration, Children’s University, Student Recruitment and Admissions and Professional and Continuing Education.

Working under limited direction, the Manager, Innovation and Partnership is responsible for identifying market trends that could unlock business opportunities and deliver long term student revenue streams that fits with the strategic priorities of the University. The role will primarily drive innovative collaborations and build strategic relationships with partners within the domestic and international markets. Specifically, this includes Australian high schools, local and overseas corporate bodies, sponsorship agencies and funding bodies.  The role will supervise and support the work undertaken by the Business Innovation and Recruitment Officer.

Salary: (HEO7) $85,105 to $95,231 per annum.

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 9.5% applies / 17% may apply.

Term of position:  This fixed-term contract is available immediately until 7th June 2019.

 

Position requirements

To be successful you should have:

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated strategic business planning and development of innovative student recruitment activities that are in line with priorities and targets
• Demonstrated advanced networking and relationship management skills and an ability to liaise with people at all levels within the corporate sector, government agencies, and in the higher education industry
• Demonstrated ability to identify, conceptualise and develop business cases that would drive profitable revenue streams
• Experience in supervising and leading staff
• Strong project planning and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience in supporting a greater focus on and understanding of commercial considerations and imperatives amongst staff in the University

Qualification/s

• Bachelor degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience / education and 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 Edwin Leow, Associate Director, telephone: 08 8313 9255 or email: edwin.s.leow@adelaide.edu.au

Closing date: 30th March 2018

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.