DEAN OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Parkville VIC
Job no: 0051215
Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Vice-Chancellor's Office
Department/School: Academic
Salary: $128,903 - $148,630 (Level C)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 17% super
About Little Hall
Opening early 2021, Little Hall is a landmark student residence in Carlton made possible courtesy of generous donation by philanthropists Jane Hansen and Paul Little.
The residential hall is committed to provide both undergraduate and postgraduate students with a compelling academic enrichment program as well as social, cultural, sporting and volunteering opportunities. Little Hall will host recipients of the prestigious Hansen Scholarship, a scholarship providing financial support and free accommodation to high achieving students.
About the Role
As Dean of Academic Programs, you will support the Director of Little Hall in the planning, development and delivery of the Halls Academic Enrichment Program, including developing and... managing budgets.
You will lead the selection and management of the Halls cohort of academic tutors. You will also help promote the academic culture and standing of Little Hall within the Hall itself, on the campus of the University of Melbourne and beyond through developing strong relationships with student leaders, colleagues, stakeholders and staff, and with the wider community.
In this exciting opportunity, you will lead by example in realising the Halls distinctive commitment to research and scholarship, intellectual creativity, academic excellence, professional relevance and ethical integrity.
About you
Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You value collaboration and will have experience in managing and supporting others to create a shared sense of team purpose. You will have a good understanding of current best practice in fostering tertiary student wellbeing and a significant interest in residential student life.
You will further have:
Relevant post-graduate qualifications and significant academic standing as a scholar and educator in any field, as befits an appointment at Level C (Senior Lecturer) level.
An understanding of the role of academic skills programs in improving student outcomes.
The ability to take a leading role in the planning and delivery of an academic and mentoring program suited to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Well-developed organisational, information technology, and administrative skills.
Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, intellect, presence and good judgment.
Benefits
Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne
To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
How to apply
Your application should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria* found in the for the role. Please limit your responses to 150 200 words per selection criteria.
For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Advertised: 17 Nov 2020 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Parkville VIC Australia
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