Director of Education

Job Description

St Andrew's College, University of Sydney 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 Offer Description 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: Academic Support Program Language Program Academic Workshops Tutor training 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 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 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. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment background checks. Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday, 28 March 2025 Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: St Andrew's College, University of Sydney Country: Australia City: Sydney, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr