Manager, Progression and Graduation - Sippy Downs, Australia - University of the Sunshine Coast

University of the Sunshine Coast
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Manager, Progression and Graduation / Job ID #23284

  • Student Services and Engagement | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
  • Level 9, $124,146 $130,027 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
  • Fulltime, Ongoing appointment

The Opportunity


Student Services & Engagement (SSE) is headed by the Academic Registrar and Director, Student Services and is part of the portfolio of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) who is responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction for the student experience, student success and retention.


Operating under UniSC's a centre-led approach, you will be responsible for leading and managing the University's centrally scheduled examinations, all activities and processes related to the graduation of students and the associated University Graduation Ceremonies and the academic progression of students including result submission.


You will
- conceptualise, develop and review major procedures, objectives and strategies relating to the University's centrally scheduled examinations, grade finalisation and Review of Final Grade processes, Monitoring Academic Progress processes and all activities and processes related to the graduation of students and the associated University Graduation Ceremonies;
- implement continuous improvement of business processes and effective communication channels in the performance of duties within the scope of the position; and
- lead and manage a team of staff, including the appointment, training and direction of additional casual staff employed for the peak examination and graduation periods.


About University of the Sunshine Coast - UniSC
We're a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing university with a focus on sustainability, impact and community.

As one of Australia's fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.


Our award-winning facilities span five campuses across Southeast Queensland, in regions renowned for their natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, diverse communities and rich cultural heritage.

UniSC is the world's only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide - a title we have held since 2006.

UniSC is recognised as a global leader in sustainability principles.

Our strong commitment to achieving sustainability is embedded in our teaching, research and how we operate, as evidenced by the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in which we are the top ranked Queensland university for 'Overall Impact.' UniSC is also ranked number one in Queensland for 'Climate Action', 'Clean Water and Sanitation', 'Life Below Water', 'Life on Land', and 'Zero Hunger.' These rankings are a welcome recognition of our research, teaching and stewardship work in these specialty areas.

We're focused on becoming Australia's most relevant university. This means our research explores the timeliest topics of our era, those with the most significance for the future.

We have 26 research fields ranked at - or well above - world standard according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings.

UniSC's national and international research impact continues to grow exponentially.

Since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income, and this is just the start of our story.

We are young, ambitious, and determined to become Australia's premier regional university.

We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.


About you


You will be an experienced strategic leader, with highly developed planning skills and the ability to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be capable of effectively manage projects and events including the management of competing priorities, diverse interests, people and workflows to achieve desired results.

Additionally, you pride yourself on your ability to find creative ways to solve problems and display a high degree of professional judgement, including the capability to interpret policy and provide high level advice on matters relating to student and academic administration.


You will possess:

- relevant postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience, or extensive relevant management experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training;
- thorough knowledge of Higher Education Institutions including policy and procedures specifically relating to student and academic administration, or an ability to acquire such knowledge;
- demonstrated experience in leading and managing staff, including the ability to develop and implement appropriate training and skills development for those staff; and
- extensive high-level experie
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