Doctoral Candidate Success Advisor

University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment practices where/wh

Up to 6.75% employer superannuation

Five weeks’ annual leave

Ongoing professional development and领导

Staff benefits and wellbeing Initiives

Collaborative and supportive team

Meaningful impact on student wellbeing

Job summary

The University of Auckland seeks a Doctoral Candidate Adviser to support doctoral candidates, supervisors, and academic leaders within Te Kahu Tauira. You will provide expert guidance on complex candidature matters, interpret regulations, and influence decisions across the University.

In addition, you will lead workshops, mentor staff involved in doctoral management, and contribute to continuous improvement of policies and systems to enhance the doctoral journey for students.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification.
• At least five years' professional experience within the tertiary education sector.
• Strong understanding of doctoral education and postgraduate research environments.
• The ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proven experience managing complex cases involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to advise and influence senior academics and key stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise doctoral candidates, supervisors and senior staff on policies and processes.
• Interpret doctoral regulations and resolve complex candidature issues.
• Make programme decisions for the University-wide doctoral programme.
• Contribute to development of doctoral policies, procedures and systems.
• Lead and support faculty staff in doctoral candidate management.
• Deliver workshops and training; facilitate case management for complex situations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives enhancing the doctoral candidate experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Discretion & confidentiality

Regulations interpretation

Case management

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate research degree

Tools

Student management systems

Job description

The University of Auckland seeks a Doctoral Candidate Adviser to support doctoral candidates, supervisors, and academic leaders within Te Kahu Tauira. You will provide expert guidance on complex candidature matters, interpret regulations, and influence decisions across the University.

In addition, you will lead workshops, mentor staff involved in doctoral management, and contribute to continuous improvement of policies and systems to enhance the doctoral journey for students.