Academic Administration Manager

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* About the role:

** The Academic Administration Manager is a senior-level position that will be responsible for implementing the consistency of quality practices, evaluation, and business enhancements of academic quality administration services across Higher Education and Vocational Educational programs, throughout Torrens Global Education.

The Academic Administration Manager will manage a team responsible for course administration, student enrolments, and student records compliance for all VET, TULC and HDR students. This includes accountability for regulatory compliance, data accuracy, reporting requirements, course lifecycle processes (transition, teach-out, accreditation/renewal), and project delivery functions.
** Principal accountabilities are (but not limited to):
*** Develop, and implement improved academic administrative processes in relation to teaching and learning by evaluating existing procedures and liaising closely with the Executive Deans, Associate Deans, and Faculty Leaders, with a focus on VET, TULC and HDR.
* Provide outstanding faculty-wide customer service to senior academic leadership staff across all TUA faculties and ensure strong service delivery to students and stakeholders across VET, TULC and HDR cohorts.
* Collaborate with academic leadership and other staff members to implement project scope, and deliverables as outlined by the Head of Department, ensuring compliance and effective service delivery.
* Manage a team dedicated to support VET, TULC and HDR academic administration.
* Manage administrative aspects of academic governance committees, including Faculty Learning and Teaching, Examination, Academic Progression, Curriculum Committee, and Course Advisory, ensuring actions and outcomes are aligned with the Terms of Reference, policy and procedure
** Who you are:
** To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior role within the HE or VET sector.
* Minimum 3 years managerial experience.
* Experience in managing academic administration functions, including knowledge of VET and HE regulatory requirements.
* Proven ability to manage projects and deliver measurable process and service improvements.
* Skilled in mapping, analysing, and optimising workflows using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods.
* Experience supporting automation, system enhancements, and digital solutions.
* Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.

This is a Full-time permanent position

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** As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our people-centric approach. Hiring internally, we support professional development, career advancement and personal aspirations to make your working life at Torrens Global Education Services (TUA/Think Education/MDS) a more rewarding experience. Recognising the talent and contributions of our employees, we’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do*.
* ** Hiring process
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** Applications close:
** Friday 9th January
** Job reference:
** R29004

Applications for this role will close on
** Friday 9th January**. As we enter our annual shutdown period, please note that updates on your application may be delayed. We will continue to review applications as they come through, and if we identify a suitable candidate earlier, the advert may close before the listed date.
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