JOB DETAILS:

• Great team culture
• Location close to transport hub, flexibility for remote working, involves weekly travel to Newcastle
• Part Time (3 Days per week)

** Candidates must have an ongoing and unrestricted right to work in Australia to apply for this position **

About this Opportunity:

To represent Alphacrucis University College (AC) in assigned Teaching School/s with a primary focus on stakeholder engagement, student support and growth.

Your new team:

Alphacrucis University College (AC) is an accredited Christian higher education provider with a reputation for excellence in training, teaching and research. AC’s main campus is in Sydney, Parramatta, with thousands of students throughout Australia and around the world, learning online or in mixed (online + Face to face) modes.

We offer qualifications from VET Certificates to Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in Ministry, Theology, Business, Education, Social Science/Counselling, Music/Media and Chaplaincy. Our vision is to be a global Christian university, transforming neighbourhoods and nations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination and oversight of AC’s partnership with the allocated Teaching School/s, including representational functions as delegated by the Head of the School of Education (HOS).
• Ensure students in the Teaching School/s and region are engaged with their studies and lecturers and receive efficient and beneficial help when required, including optional support and facilitation.
• Create or participate in events that assist students to develop a connection to AC and with each other.
• Liaise with the Teaching School/s, in consultation with lecturers and Education Operations Coordinator regarding course offerings in the relevant programs, including calendars and timetables.
• Ensure the implementation of AC policies and procedures in the Teaching Schools
• In consultation with the School of Education focus on the strategic growth and expansion of the Teaching School/s, and implement strategies to ensure this growth occurs.
• Interact with the relevant faculty regarding student academic progression and issues related to duty of care.
• Represent AC to the Christian community and general public as delegated by the HOS Education.
• Promote AC to prospective students and schools.
• Assist with Tertiary Supervision visits for Hub students and other students as requested by the Director of Student Placements.
• Participate in the various faculty and organisational committees as required.

Required Skills and Proficiencies:

• Completion of, or willingness to complete, a Higher Degree by Research;
• Completion of Bachelors or Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
• Worked at an executive or senior level in a Christian school
• Understand the mission of vocational and higher education in churches and Christian schools;
• Experience working in the Higher Education sector.
• Proven leadership, people and communication skills;
• Successful experience in academic administration;
• Understanding of HE and VET systems and processes
• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face.
• Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
• Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
• Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
• Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
• Practicing Christian with active Church involvement
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Overnight/multisite stays away for work may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Clean driving licence essential

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online application.
• APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15 SEP 2023 , unless filled prior to this date.
• PLEASE NOTE: Due to high volumes of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
• If you have any enquiries regarding the details of this role, please email careers@ac.edu.au

** Candidates must have an ongoing and unrestricted right to work in Australia to apply for this position **