Head of Student Orientation & Graduation Programs

Macquarie University Hospital; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Extensive training and professional de

Onsite childcare facilities

Onsite vacation care

Discounted health insurance

Subsidised membership at Sport & Aquap

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite GP, imaging & physiotherapy

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking an experienced leader to manage the University's orientation and graduation functions and drive innovative programs that enhance student engagement, belonging, and success. Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.

The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of major student events from commencement through to graduation, with responsibilities spanning conferral of awards and campus, off-campus and overseas ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conferral of awards and orientation/ graduation ceremonies.
• Coordinate student orientation and transition programs including O-Week.
• Develop engagement campaigns to support student transition and retention.
• Manage on-site, off-site and overseas graduation ceremonies.

Skills

Org & project management

Written & verbal comms

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Degree or equivalent in business/education/finance/law

Knowledge of Australian higher education system

Experience designing major student events

Policy knowledge in student engagement

Job description

Macquarie University is seeking an experienced leader to manage the University's orientation and graduation functions and drive innovative programs that enhance student engagement, belonging, and success. Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.

The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of major student events from commencement through to graduation, with responsibilities spanning conferral of awards and campus, off-campus and overseas ceremonies.