Job no: 0047084
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Co-lead global student recruitment efforts to achieve the University's international student acquisition and diversity targets.
- Shape global student recruitment strategies in a role with a lot of cross functional collaboration, leading a dynamic team to attract top international talent
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Student Recruitment (Offshore) co-leads a global team, developing and implementing market-based student recruitment plans to achieve international student acquisition targets in a fast paced and dynamic environment. This role provides leadership on international recruitment activities, fostering collaboration across Future Students, University Communications & Marketing and Chancellery, maintaining key external relationships in the student recruitment network, as well as partnering with internal student service teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Co-lead a team of Regional and Country Managers, in Melbourne and overseas, to develop and deliver an integrated recruitment and conversion plan for students located offshore to ensure relevant University targets are met.
- Support achievement of strategic goals of Future Students through proactively engaging, sharing information, seeking feedback and collaborating across teams within, and beyond, Future Students.
- Contribute to, and ensure the delivery of, the University’s international student diversification plans under the Advancing Students and Education; and Advancing Melbourne Globally strategies, leading the development of new market engagement opportunities.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams. They are highly organised, with strong planning and budget management abilities.
You will also have:
- A relevant postgraduate qualification with management experience relating to international student recruitment, or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and/or experience
- Previous experience with undertaking international student recruitment within a tertiary education context
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in developing and delivering organisational plans, aligning organisational strategies, and balancing resourcing demands within a complex environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams, encourage a collaborative and effective work environment
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
