Academic Success Manager

Macquarie University

North Ryde, Australia
Base: $142,838 - $150,860 py; super: 17% employer'...
Onsite
Lead academic success team operations
Design embedded curricular programs
Partner with faculty academics
Macquarie University is seeking an Academic Success Manager to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing student academic success through innovative program delivery and collaboration with faculty. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a related field, extensive leadership experience, and strong analytical skills to support curriculum and co-curricular services. The role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Academic Success team to empower coursework students through the design and delivery of programs embedding academic, digital, and professional literacies.
  • The successful candidate will operationalise service delivery models by partnering with faculty academics and central support services to support students most at risk.
  • Macquarie University offers a comprehensive benefits package including 17% superannuation, onsite childcare, flexible working options, and discounted health insurance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Macquarie University is seeking an Academic Success Manager to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing student academic success through innovative program delivery and collaboration with faculty. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a related field, extensive leadership experience, and strong analytical skills to support curriculum and co-curricular services. The role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment.

Salary

Base: $142,838 - $150,860 per annum; Super: 17% employer's superannuation; Benefits: Annual leave loading included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead academic success team operations
  • Design embedded curricular programs
  • Partner with faculty academics
  • Build capacity of teaching staff
  • Evaluate program effectiveness

Nice-to-have

  • Research-informed design expertise
  • Strategic creative problem solving
  • Flexible approach to change
  • Inclusive program delivery best practice

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualification (preferably PhD) in education or related field
  • Sustained experience leading student success teams
  • Demonstrated capability to conceptualise end-to-end program delivery
  • Knowledge of higher education legislative requirements
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

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