Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships

Uniglobalcareers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra is seeking the Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships, a senior leadership role overseeing the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office and guiding admissions, scholarships and related student administration across domestic and international programs.

You will contribute to student conversion, enhance the student experience, and provide strategic advice on policy, compliance and service delivery while leading a team of about 35

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership role in higher education.
• Ability to oversee admissions and scholarships operations.
• Experience managing large teams and complex administration functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office.
• Lead approximately 35 professional staff.
• Manage the delivery of admissions and scholarships services.
• Oversee related student administration services.
• Support domestic and international coursework programs.
• Support Honours, cross-institutional and non-award programs.
• Oversee processes supporting approximately 27,000 applications annually.
• Contribute to the conversion of prospective student applications.
• Support and enhance the student experience.
• Provide strategic and high-level advice on student lifecycle management.
• Provide advice on policy, legislation, risk and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic advice

Staff management

Admissions operations

Job description

Australia — International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW The Associate Director, Admissions and Scholarships is a senior leadership role at Australian National University (ANU) based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. This full-time, continuing position oversees the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office and leads approximately 35 professional staff. The role is responsible for the delivery of admissions, scholarships and related student administration services across domestic and international coursework, Honours, cross-institutional and non-award programs. The position also contributes to student conversion activities and the overall student experience while providing strategic advice on policy, compliance, legislation and service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the Student Admissions and Scholarships Office
• Lead approximately 35 professional staff
• Manage the delivery of admissions and scholarships services
• Oversee related student administration services
• Support domestic and international coursework programs
• Support Honours, cross-institutional and non-award programs
• Oversee processes supporting approximately 27,000 applications annually
• Contribute to the conversion of prospective student applications
• Support and enhance the student experience
• Provide strategic and high-level advice on student lifecycle management
• Provide advice on policy, legislation, risk and compliance

Requirements

• Experience operating in a senior leadership position
• Ability to oversee admissions and scholarships operations
• Capacity to manage student administration services
• Ability to provide strategic advice on policy and compliance matters
• Leadership capability to manage professional staff and service delivery WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in supporting the student journey from application through enrolment and ongoing engagement. Effective leadership in admissions, scholarships and administration contributes to institutional operations, service quality and a positive experience for prospective and current student communities. The role also supports compliance, policy implementation and the delivery of services across a broad range of academic programs, making it an important part of university operations.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight leadership experience managing large teams and complex administration functions
• Demonstrate experience with admissions, scholarships or student service delivery
• Provide examples of strategic policy or compliance work in higher education settings
• Include achievements related to improving student experience or operational efficiency
• Show familiarity with managing high application volumes and competing priorities
• Tailor your application to the responsibilities listed in the position description