Director of Education

Organisation/Company

St Andrew's College, University of Sydney

Research Field

Engineering
Technology
Biological sciences
Medical sciences
Environmental science
Ethics in physical sciences
Sociology
Ethics in social sciences
Arts
Management sciences
Economics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

28 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

• Full-time or part-time (to allow for concurrent academic work), fixed term (4 years)
• The Director of Education has responsibility for providing academic support and opportunities for educational enrichment to the students of St Andrew's College 
• Offering a competitive remuneration package
• Reports to the Principal

About the opportunity

St Andrew’s College has been shaping leaders who shape Australia and the world for over 150 years. Our vision is to offer a distinctive academic, leadership and community experience to students.

Realising this vision means providing students with access to the ultimate university experience which helps them find their path and is stimulating, immersive and fun. We seek to attract and retain an exceptional and diverse community of high-potential students, providing them with the support, programs and facilities to become the next generation of leaders and innovators.

The Director of Education has responsibility for providing academic support and opportunities for educational enrichment to students at St Andrew's College. The Director of Education oversees high-quality programs and short courses that add an extra layer of professional and personal development to the college experience of our students. The role suits someone with academic experience, ideally including small-group teaching and course development, and an ambitious and entrepreneurial approach to developing programs for College. 

The role is available full time or part time to allow for concurrent academic work. The role is ideally suited to an academic or post-PhD researcher/tutor who wishes to develop their academic leadership experience whilst contributing to the academic and personal development of a community of talented undergraduate students.

Key responsibilities

The Director of Education oversees the Education Department within College, including the following programs and activities:

• Short Courses and Certificate in Leadership
• Educational Programs, including:
  • Humanities for Leadership
  • Sports for Leadership
• Guest Speakers

The Director of Education is responsible for:

• Departmental Reporting
• Departmental Marketing Activities
• Admissions Interviewing
• Representing the College's educational offerings to a wider audience

The Director of Education supports the Senior Tutor to deliver:

• Tutorial Program
• Academic Support Program
• Language Program
• Academic Workshops
• Tutor training

The Director of Education has three direct reports:

• The Senior Tutor
• The Education Officer
• The College Librarian

Please email careers@standrewscollege.edu.au for a copy of the detailed position description.

About you (desired qualifications, qualities and experience)

To be considered for this role, the candidate will have the following;

• A PhD in any discipline
• Experience teaching at University level, ideally including small group teaching
• The ability to lead and motivate an academic team
• An ambitious and entrepreneurial approach to delivering new programs for the College

Desirable qualities include;

• Excellent networking skills and the ability to build connections with University colleagues across disciplines
• Proven ability to secure grants and funding for academic research
• Marketing and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, innovatively, and with a high degree of initiative
• Excellent time-management skills
• Experience managing programs and competing priorities
• Experience in, or ability to learn, a range of software products (including the Microsoft Suite and Coda.io)
• Ability to manage and analyse data
• Enjoy interacting with and supporting young adults
• Desire to immerse themselves in the culture of St Andrew's

Term and remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered a 4 year fixed term position on either a full-time or part-time basis (to allow for concurrent academic work) with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment background checks.

How to apply

Please contact careers@standrewscollege.edu.au for a copy of the detailed position description and information on how to apply. 

For further information, please write to careers@standrewscollege.edu.au

Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday, 28 March 2025

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/389636/director-of-educati…

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

St Andrew's College, University of Sydney

Country

Australia

City

Sydney, Australia

Geofield

City

Sydney, Australia

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