Position Number: 0052740
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead university-wide mentoring initiatives, enhance student-academic connections and drive program innovation
- Apply now to spearhead a transformative academic mentoring program, directly impacting student success at Australia's leading university
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Coordinator of Academic Mentoring at the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the forefront of enhancing student support and academic engagement. You'll have the opportunity to lead a university-wide mentoring program, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive innovations that directly impact student success. Your role will be crucial in shaping the academic journey of students, making this a key position for those passionate about higher education and student support services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Program Operations: Coordinate the university-wide delivery of Academic Mentoring, overseeing systems, processes, and communications and engagement actitivities.
- Drive System Integration: Act as a central liaison for enterprise systems, ensuring seamless integration between student- and academic mentor-facing platforms.
- Enhance User Experience: Identify and implement improvements to support optimal student and academic mentor experiences.
- Collaborate on Communications and Engagement Activities: Oversee the creation of a coordinated university-wide communication plan.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a digital and strategic thinker with strong project management skills, extensive experience in higher education systems or a strong interest in information systems or technology, and a passion for enhancing student support through innovative programs.
You may also:
- Have a minimum bachelor's degree with relevant experience in program management or higher education administration.
- Demonstrate strong organisational, relationship management and project management skills, capable of managing multiple work streams.
- Exhibit strong analytical skills, able to synthesize data from multiple sources and become a subject-matter expert quickly.
- Have experience working with complex data and advanced Excel skills.
Have experience delivering programs that reply on multiple integrated systems to deliver program activities. For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
