Pathway Development Coordinator

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Childcare centres

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

The University of Technology Sydney is seeking a Pathway Development Coordinator within the Lifetime Learner Experience Unit to develop and manage pathway programs and support international student recruitment. You will identify opportunities, liaise with Manager International Pathway Programs, coordinate visits, and oversee enrolment processes, with some after-hours work to accommodate time zones.

This full-time, continuing role offers a hybrid working arrangement and benefits including 17%

Qualifications

• Current and valid work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Identify pathway opportunities in market relating to pathway programs including models, recruitment potential, risks, and competitor analysis.
• Provide expert advice to Student Advisors on complex admissions cases and challenging enquiries to support the exceptional student experience.
• Coordinate with internal university units and partner universities to ensure the smooth enrolment process and accurate application of RPL.
• Provide feasibility reports for pathway opportunities with recommendations to internal stakeholders such as the Manager, faculties and the senior management.
• Design, deliver and evaluate engagement programs/activities for partner universities and facilitating agents to ensure best partner experience and effectiveness.
• Supervise the coordination of schedules and visits to Pathway Partners for UTS stakeholders and vice versa.
• Conduct overseas travel for promotion of pathway programs and recruitment of pathway students.

Job description

Description

Job Title Pathway Development Coordinator Faculty / School / Unit Future Leaners Team, Lifetime Learner Experience Unit Job Summary Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by QS Top 50 Under 50 rankings as Australia’s top young university , and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

Lifetime Learner Experience (LLE) Unit is part of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Students portfolio and was formed in 2021 to enable the alignment of a range of learner acquisition, administration and assurance activities which are critical to the success of the UTS 2027 Strategy and in supporting the UTS Vision.

The LLE Unit consists of three (3) functions:

• Future Learners – approx. 100 FTE
• Current Learners – approx. 100 FTE
• Operations – approx. 25 FTE (excludes casuals)

The Future Learners Team is recruiting for a Pathway Development Coordinator.

About the role:

The Pathway Development Coordinator works closely with the Manager, International Pathway Programs to develop and manage pathway programs and drive international student recruitment to UTS through the designed pathways. The role is critical for UTS to grow its business development capability and to stay competitive in the international articulation market and for the team to deliver high-standard support, engagement, development and communication required for UTS to benefit suitably from the opportunities. The Pathway Development Coordinator identifies pathway opportunities, designs and implements engagement plans, manages pathway students’ life cycle and provides advice on planning of international visit schedules and visit protocols. If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying emerging trends and pathway opportunities in market relating to pathway programs including models, recruitment potential, risks, and competitor analysis.
• Providing expert advice to Student Advisors on complex admissions cases and challenging enquiries to support the exceptional student experience.
• Coordinating with internal university units and partner universities to ensure the smooth enrolment process and accurate application of RPL.
• Providing feasibility reports for the pathway opportunities with recommendations to internal stakeholders such as the Manager, faculties and the senior management.
• Designing, delivering and evaluating the engagement programs/activities for partner universities and facilitating agents to ensure best partner experience and the effectiveness of the program.
• Supervising the coordination of appropriate schedules and visits to Pathway Partners for UTS stakeholders and vice versa.
• Conducting overseas travel for promotion of pathway programs and recruitment of pathway students.

This role may occasionally require working outside standard hours (9am–5pm) to accommodate time zone differences with overseas stakeholders.

Remuneration/Salary and Benefit:

Base Salary Range: $105,814 to $117,057 pa (HEW 7)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

• flexible work practices
• childcare centres
• generous parental leave
• salary packaging opportunities

This is a full-time, continuing position that supports a hybrid working arrangement.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Accessibility:

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Closing Date: Mon 26th May 2025 at 11.59pm (AEST)

Short-listed candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview on Friday 6 June.