Coordinator International Pathways & Partnerships

Times Higher Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation + salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Campus amenities and services

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking a Higher Education Officer Level 7 to lead the identification, development, establishment and strategic review of international education pathways and articulation arrangements that support student access and progression to Flinders programs.

You will collaborate with international schools, pathway providers, education institutions and partners to assess opportunities, design pathways and coordinate approvals and handovers for implementation across the university.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries.
• Proven experience developing, establishing or reviewing education pathways, articulation arrangements, partnership programs or related international education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Pathway opportunity development, design & coordination.
• Performance & portfolio review of pathways.
• Partnership development & strategic engagement with international schools, pathway providers and other stakeholders.

Job description

• Full-Time| Fixed Term (12 months)


• Higher Education Officer Level 7|$102,589- $113,561


• Location:Bedford Park / Kaurna Country


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About the Role

Join a growing team and lead the identification, development, establishment and strategic review of international education pathways and articulation arrangements that support student access and progression to Flinders University programs, including transnational education and branch campus offerings.

The position works collaboratively with international schools, pathway providers, education institutions, Colleges, Global Engagement, Admissions and Compliance, Marketing and Student Recruitment, and other relevant stakeholders to assess opportunities and develop pathway models aligned with University priorities, academic requirements, partnership commitments and recruitment objectives and provides specialist advice on pathway design, articulation, credit and progression models.

You will be accountable for pathway opportunity development, design & coordination, performance & portfolio review and partnership development & strategic engagement, which will include the establishment, approval readiness and handover of these pathways.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to \"Changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters\", by 2035 through providing specialist advice on pathway design, articulation, credit and progression models; evaluation of pathway and arrangement performance; and recommendations for opportunities for enhancement, growth or risk treatment. It establishes operational requirements for approved arrangements and coordinates their structured handover to the Coordinator, Transnational Education and Partner Services

Working collaboratively with colleagues, academic staff and education partners, the role contributes to a vibrant culture and embraces an agile approach to delivering responsive, high-quality services in a dynamic environment.

About You

As success in this role requires an inclusive and collaborative approach, sound judgement, intercultural capability and a strong focus on innovation, evidence-informed decision-making and continuous improvement, you will possess exemplary high level communication, interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries.

You have proven experience developing, establishing or reviewing education pathways, articulation arrangements, partnership programs or related international education initiatives, and can demonstrate experience building productive relationships with schools, education institutions, pathway providers, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience building productive relationships with schools, education institutions, pathway providers, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.


• The ability to interpret and apply academic, admissions, pathway-related and regulatory requirements and translate them into workable arrangements


• Proven coordinate complex activities involving multiple stakeholders and achieve outcomes through collaboration and sound judgement.


• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and risks, and recommend practical solutions.


• Additional language capability relevant to the University’s international education partner regions is desirable.

About the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students)

The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students) provides administrative support to key strategic and operational functions of the University’s student-related and academic services. Under the general portfolio, the Office team support Portfolio leadership and facilitate dialogue between key service areas to help the Portfolio ensure Flinders’ educational offerings are innovative, of assured quality, and are student centred. This drives our values and ethos, our impact and engagement, and our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We sayyou'vefound it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrateindividualityand give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years,we’venavigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic,environmentaland technological developments. Through it all,we’vecontinued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. Wedon'tjust accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So,why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options


• Flexible working arrangements


• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to ourcommitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program


• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers


• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.


• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).


• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here forour Reconciliation Action Plan


• Please see here forour Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes AcurrentcompletedNationally Coordinated Criminal History Checkand Gender Based ViolenceDeclarationwhich is satisfactory to the University.

The contract of Employment is conditional uponthe receipt of thesecompleted compliance checks.Adisclosable outcomewill not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.