Team Leader, Student Administration

The School of Social Science conducts research and offers courses in criminology, anthropology, archaeology, and sociology.  It is one of the largest schools of its type in Australia with over 45 academic staff, 9 professional staff, and around 900 equivalent full-time students.  The School houses the Anthropology Museum and archaeology laboratories, and also has an outdoor site - The Archaeology Teaching & Research Centre.

The role

The Team Leader, Student Administration manages the School's student and academic administration and supervises the staff in this area.  The team undertakes administrative duties for managing undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programs, including maintenance of grades, examinations, Electronic Course Profiles, prizes and scholarships, and online applications.  The team also provides advice and support to academic staff and students.  The Team Leader supports the Teaching & Learning Committee, assists with program/course rule changes and new course/program proposals, and is responsible for coordinating and inputting data for the academic timetable.

The person

Applicants should possess a undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. The successful applicant will have significant knowledge of, and university experience in, academic and student administration, along with experience in the supervision of staff and leading a team.  Additionally applicants will have highly developed organisation and time management skills with a flexible approach to work and be able to deal with the peak periods of the academic year.  Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing appointment HEW Level 6.  The remuneration package will be in the range $75, 957 - $81,714 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $88,869 - $95,605p.a.).

Position Description

 506815_1276753_Team Leader, Student Administration PD.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Heather Dixon (School Manager) on h.dixon@uq.edu.au. 

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. Applicants must submit responses to the selection criteria or they will not be considered.  All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume, and Responses to the Selection Criteria (ie, brief statements on how you meet each of the Selection Criteria that are listed in the Position Description).

For information on completing the application process click here.

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.