Course Manager (MBA and MIT) – Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE)
Are you passionate about driving academic excellence and supporting students and staff in higher education? We’re looking for a dynamic Course Manager to coordinate and enhance our MBA and MIT programs.
Responsibilities
1. Course Scheduling and Staffing:
o Work with the Campus Manager and Course Directors to create comprehensive academic schedules for MBA and MIT courses.
o Ensure subjects are appropriately staffed and provide induction and ongoing support for teaching staff.
o Approve payments to staff and liaise with subject writers and reviewers to ensure materials comply with policies.
2. Staff Support and Coordination:
o Communicate with faculty to confirm teaching assignments and provide necessary templates, guidelines, and resources.
o Address challenges such as conflicts between students and instructors or issues with resource availability.
3. Student Support:
o Assist students with admission and enrolment by providing tailored course advice and resolving scheduling conflicts.
o Monitor at-risk students, ensuring they meet learning contract conditions.
o Liaise with study skills support staff to offer appropriate assistance to students in need.
4. Course Communication:
o Serve as the main liaison between students, faculty, and administration to ensure smooth communication about key dates, updates, and changes.
o Organise and lead course-related events, such as orientations, workshops, guest lectures, and networking opportunities for students and faculty.
o Support recruitment and marketing efforts, including open days, content creation for web and social media, and promotional material preparation.
5. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
o Ensure courses align with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and relevant regulations.
o Track student enrolment data, retention rates, and graduation outcomes to support continuous improvement.
o Coordinate amendments to course documentation in response to governance decisions and participate in audits and reviews.
o Contribute to curriculum planning, updates, and new course development.
o Gather feedback from students and faculty to analyse course performance and inform enhancements.
6. Subject Development:
o Develop engaging study materials for both face-to-face and online learning environments.
7. Committee Membership:
o Actively participate in relevant committees to represent MBA and MIT courses and provide valuable insights.
8. Work Health and Safety:
o Promote a culture of safety by communicating WHS importance, reporting hazards, and participating in WHS training.
o Stay updated on and comply with WHS regulations and institutional policies, such as Staff Code of Conduct and Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment Prevention Policy.
About You
We’re seeking someone with:
* A PhD in a relevant discipline.
* Experience in higher education administration, including course and program coordination.
* Knowledge of academic policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory frameworks.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
* A passion for innovation, leveraging technology, and prioritising student success.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a collaborative and student-focused team.
* Drive positive change in academic programs.
* Enjoy a flexible, part-time role in a supportive work environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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