Course Manager

Job Description

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 Course Scheduling and Staffing: Work with the Campus Manager and Course Directors to create comprehensive academic schedules for MBA and MIT courses. Ensure subjects are appropriately staffed and provide induction and ongoing support for teaching staff. Approve payments to staff and liaise with subject writers and reviewers to ensure materials comply with policies. Staff Support and Coordination: Communicate with faculty to confirm teaching assignments and provide necessary templates, guidelines, and resources. Address challenges such as conflicts between students and instructors or issues with resource availability. Student Support: Assist students with admission and enrolment by providing tailored course advice and resolving scheduling conflicts. Monitor at-risk students, ensuring they meet learning contract conditions. Liaise with study skills support staff to offer appropriate assistance to students in need. Course Communication: Serve as the main liaison between students, faculty, and administration to ensure smooth communication about key dates, updates, and changes. Organise and lead course-related events, such as orientations, workshops, guest lectures, and networking opportunities for students and faculty. Support recruitment and marketing efforts, including open days, content creation for web and social media, and promotional material preparation. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure courses align with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and relevant regulations. Track student enrolment data, retention rates, and graduation outcomes to support continuous improvement. Coordinate amendments to course documentation in response to governance decisions and participate in audits and reviews. Contribute to curriculum planning, updates, and new course development. Gather feedback from students and faculty to analyse course performance and inform enhancements. Subject Development: Develop engaging study materials for both face-to-face and online learning environments. Committee Membership: Actively participate in relevant committees to represent MBA and MIT courses and provide valuable insights. Work Health and Safety: Promote a culture of safety by communicating WHS importance, reporting hazards, and participating in WHS training. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr