Position Number: 0052807
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 7 months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 per annum
- Engage in impactful admissions work, streamlining processes and directly supporting student aspirations in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Liaise with academic stakeholders and provide expert support resolving complex graduate and honours applications and enquiries.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
The Admissions and Selection Officer (Arts) in the Future Students team oversees admissions and selection for graduate coursework, Honours and talent-based programs within the Arts, Fine Arts, and Music Divisional Group. This role focuses on assessing applications, providing exceptional support to prospective students and selection committees, enhancing admissions processes, and fostering effective collaboration across Future Students to meet recruitment targets and manage enrolment limits.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide support to the Admissions and Selection Coordinator (Arts) on the admissions plan
and undertake ongoing review and monitoring against plan to meet KPI’s.
- Support and provide advice on admissions and selection processes and support the course selection committees.
- Accurate processing, assessment and selection of course and scholarship applications within agreed timelines, in accordance with agreed criteria.
- Work closely with colleagues, including the Future Students Hub Admissions team, to ensure the fastest possible application turn-around time.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate excels in organisation and multitasking, with a strong commitment[KM1] [KM2] to client service and collaboration. They bring excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to problem-solving, and attention to detail, contributing to continuous improvement and effective team dynamics.
You will also have:
- A relevant degree and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated high level of administration skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in databases and the suite of Microsoft applications.
- Demonstrate COO Portfolio values by acting in the best interest of your employer; displaying service excellence by striving to deliver beyond expectations and taking ownership of the delivery; and value working collaboratively, connecting with people and building relationships in your workplace.
- Previous experience in a Higher Education admissions administrative context would be highly regarded.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the position please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
