Senior Administration Officer, Student Administration
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Senior Administration Officer, Student Administration
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* An excellent opportunity to harness leadership and administration skills
* Base Salary from $99,455 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Faculty Services team within the Academic Registrar, Education Portfolio is looking for a highly motivated and self-driven Senior Administration Officer to join their high performing team.
Utilising your strong leadership and administrative experience, you will support management of a portfolio team and ensure successful delivery of student and faculty services focussing on quality, timeliness and accuracy. The Senior Administration Officer plays an essential role in balancing operational efficiency and effectiveness while being strongly motivated to deliver a positive student experience.
In addition, you will support a Team Leader in appropriate training and development of team members including contributing to individual and team work plans, establishing, monitoring, and reporting on performance measures aligned to our team culture
Essential to this role is the ability to successfully engage and work effectively with a range of diverse stakeholders across Faculties and University Schools to deliver outcomes that reflect our shared goals.
You will tap into your extensive administrative experience and judgment, to analyse and resolve complex matters and to provide advice on policy and procedures for the delivery and improvement of services delivered.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* manage the delivery of daily activities and services that form part of the teams' work, including process and tool management, compliance reporting, communications, knowledge management and process performance and improvement
* contribute detailed input into analysis and review of faculty and University policies and procedures on student administration related matters
* ensure databases, extracts and regular reports issued are aligned with business needs and established procedures to include comprehensive records of new and/or amended agreements
* initiate, develop and maintain professional, productive and positive relationships with faculty administrative staff, academics and other internal stakeholders to enable effective negotiation, process improvement and issues resolution in the management of courses and unit of study related matters
* mentor, support and train new and existing staff.
About you
* extensive experience in handling enquiries and the demonstrated provision of excellent customer service skills in a strong customer service environment
* well-developed interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* working knowledge of University reporting systems, records management systems
* excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and have empathy and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
* strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritize workload during busy periods
* ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
* excellent technical and computer skills
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to
The University of Sydney
Click to view the Position Description for
this role.
1. Full time, continuing role
2. An excellent opportunity to harness leadership and administration skills
* Base Salary from $99,455 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Faculty Services team within the Academic Registrar, Education Portfolio is looking for a highly motivated and self-driven Senior Administration Officer to join their high performing team.
Utilising your strong leadership and administrative experience, you will support management of a portfolio team and ensure successful delivery of student and faculty services focussing on quality, timeliness and accuracy. The Senior Administration Officer plays an essential role in balancing operational efficiency and effectiveness while being strongly motivated to deliver a positive student experience.
In addition, you will support a Team Leader in appropriate training and development of team members including contributing to individual and team work plans, establishing, monitoring, and reporting on performance measures aligned to our team culture
Essential to this role is the ability to successfully engage and work effectively with a range of diverse stakeholders across Faculties and University Schools to deliver outcomes that reflect our shared goals.
You will tap into your extensive administrative experience and judgment, to analyse and resolve complex matters and to provide advice on policy and procedures for the delivery and improvement of services delivered.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* manage the delivery of daily activities and services that form part of the teams' work, including process and tool management, compliance reporting, communications, knowledge management and process performance and improvement
* contribute detailed input into analysis and review of faculty and University policies and procedures on student administration related matters
* ensure databases, extracts and regular reports issued are aligned with business needs and established procedures to include comprehensive records of new and/or amended agreements
* initiate, develop and maintain professional, productive and positive relationships with faculty administrative staff, academics and other internal stakeholders to enable effective negotiation, process improvement and issues resolution in the management of courses and unit of study related matters
* mentor, support and train new and existing staff.
About you
* extensive experience in handling enquiries and the demonstrated provision of excellent customer service skills in a strong customer service environment
* well-developed interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* working knowledge of University reporting systems, records management systems
* excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and have empathy and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
* strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritize workload during busy periods
* ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
* excellent technical and computer skills
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to
The University of Sydney
Click to view the Position Description for
this role.
Desired Skills and Experience
An excellent opportunity to harness leadership and administration skills
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