Melbourne, Victoria RMIT
* 12mth Full-time, Fixed Term position
* Based at the City/Bundoora campus, however may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
* Play a pivotal role in the strategic direction of the newly formed Centre for Academic Quality and Enhancement
* Opportunity to lead change and make your mark developing academic compliance and quality frameworks across the university.
About us
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About the role /College
The newly formed Centre for Academic Quality and Enhancement sits within the Education Portfolio under the direction of the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor Education, Quality & Enhancement. The Centre and its operations supports consistency in design and direction across RMIT University to support the compliance and continuous improvement of all accredited programs and products, enhancing our student and staff experience.
The Centre partners and collaborates with RMIT Colleges/Schools and other portfolios to support staff across the University to embedded culture of academic quality and compliance.
The Director, Quality and Enhancement will report to the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor Education, Quality & Enhancement and will be part of the leadership team, accountable for interpreting academic quality standards and processes.
The Director provides academic and tactical leadership for staff within the Centre in line with external frameworks, including TEQSA, ASQA, VRQA, and VCAA. The Director will also play both a strategic and operational role with responsibility for implementing RMIT University's future state academic quality model by overseeing the implementation of comprehensive systems and processes.
The incumbent will lead a team of Business Partners, work with senior stakeholders, Colleges, Schools and other Portfolios to build best practice in Academic Quality and Enhancement in the implementation of the Centre's strategic direction ensuring alignment with the Universities strategic goals.
About you
As a trusted senior Academic you will lead the Academic Quality Team for the Centre for Academic Quality and Enhancement. You will possess outstanding analytical, leadership and stakeholder management skills as the scope and complexity of the position is significant. You will have a wide network of established relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the Centre and the University.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Extensive experience in academic leadership and change management in a university setting.
* Ability to drive enterprise-wide academic compliance and quality frameworks. Experience building compliance functions.
* Proven track record in managing financial sustainability, infrastructure and operational needs and practices of an academic unit, with the ability to set and achieve performance targets.
* Superior influencing skills to drive investment and participation from the University's Schools, Colleges and Portfolios in pursuit of the Centre's mission to build best practice and ensure consistent compliant and quality practice across RMIT operations.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications, including PhD, in any educational field with knowledge and achievements that meet RMIT's academic appointment criteria.
Applications close on 3rd August at 11:55pm. Please reach out to Gabrielle at gabrielle.bassett@rmit.edu.au should you like to have a confidential discussion.
Source: Uniting News