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Manager, Academic Programs and Student Support

locations : St Lucia Campus

time type : Full time

posted on : Posted 10 Days Ago

job requisition id : R-62475

About This Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to take charge of EECS' Academic and Student Administration team. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide a dedicated team of six full-time professionals and play a key part in supporting our undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.

You’ll also work closely with the Teaching & Learning Committee and its various subcommittees—helping drive innovation, streamline processes, and enhance the academic journey for students and staff alike.

Key responsibilities will include:

Student & Academic Administration

Lead the School’s professional staff team, ensuring high performance through supervision, workload management, performance reviews, and professional development. Oversee governance processes, committee documentation, and collaborate with Faculty and Central Administration on academic and student administration matters.

Operational Planning & Strategic Management

Plan and manage delivery of teaching and assessment support, maintain accurate student and program data, and ensure efficient business processes and standard operating procedures. Support curriculum planning, oversee casual academic staff administration, support accreditation activities, and manage teaching allocations in consultation with key stakeholders.

Policy, Liaison & Advisory

Provide expert advice on University policies and procedures, Provide strategic and administrative support to the Director of Teaching and Learning, and represent the School on committees and working groups. Advise senior executives on complex student matters, including grievances and misconduct.

Student Recruitment & Data Analysis

Contribute to marketing and recruitment activities by analysing student trends, developing content across marketing channels, and coordinating School participation in recruitment events such as Open Day, TSXPO, and international agent engagements.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position commencing on 18 May 2026, through to 31 July 2026 at HEW Level 8.

About You

• Completion of a postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with at least five years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in an administrative field or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Extensive experience (minimum five years) in academic and/or student administration within a university or tertiary education setting, combined with a thorough understanding of institutional structures, policies, and procedures—particularly those related to student academic progression—or a demonstrated capacity to quickly acquire such knowledge.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of people and material resources, and
  the ability to coordinate functions and activities to achieve objectives in a changing
  and constrained organisational environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including a demonstrated history of building and maintaining productive working relationships with other organisational units.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical ability, including a demonstrated ability to resolve issues through negotiation.
• High level managerial, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide advice, negotiate and liaise to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions, policy documents and other written works with evidence of excellent written skills.
• A track record of commitment to a culture of continuous improvement and working autonomously, including the ability to identify areas for improvement, lead reviews and successfully implement new business processes.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Keogh | School Manager at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 22 April at 11.00pm AEST (R-62475).

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