Operations Manager, Macquarie University College

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THE ROLE

Macquarie University College is seeking to appoint an experienced and organised manager for a maternity leave cover to provide leadership in operations.

Reporting to the Director and collaborating with a range of College and University stakeholders, the Operations Manager is a key management role. This role will provide leadership in the delivery of operations at the College, including administration, operations, timetabling, and testing services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, driven manager to manage and extend the services offered to students at Macquarie University College.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a capable, enthusiastic and collegiate manager. As the College has 5 Terms per year, you will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Duties including but not limited to:

• Support the Director, Associate Director and Education Managers to operationalise the College’s academic initiatives.

• Lead the development and implementation of operational and resourcing plans for the College.

• Lead, coach and develop professional staff within the team to build a service-focused high-performance culture.

• Manage specific projects relating to College operations including the implementation of technical, technological or other functional initiatives as they impact on the College.

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, budget and resource management.

• Liaise with central operation services on College matters.

• Ensure service delivery of operations meets the needs of teaching staff.

• Manage the development, implementation and review of College systems, policies, processes, projects, operational initiatives and plans to ensure continual effectiveness.

• Provide high-quality advice, data and reporting in area of responsibility, including participation in relevant committees and development of recommendations.

• Oversee the onboarding and maintenance of College staff in accordance with WHS and other University requirements as per relevant policies and procedures.

• Build and maintain productive collaborative relationships with key stakeholders internally across the College and the University.

ABOUT US

Macquarie University College is wholly owned and operated by the University and provides students with an alternative pathway to a range of Macquarie University's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees by using our accelerated learning model.

The College offers Diploma of Arts Media and Communications, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Business Analytics, Diploma of Commerce, Diploma of Engineering, Diploma of Information Technology, Diploma of Marketing & Media, Diploma of Software Engineering,  Standard Foundation and Intensive Program, a suite of Masters Qualifying Programs. We also deliver a suite of ELICOS (English language) programs, and non-award language programs and services including study tours, teacher training, IELTS and PTE Academic test centres.

TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and or equivalent experience.

• Proven ability to provide leadership and encourage a collaborative and cooperative work environment.

• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high performing teams.

• Demonstrated ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels with organisational skills to ensure the delivery and implementation of programs and services in a timely manner.

• Proven ability to work as part of a management team in a Higher Education setting.

• Developed conceptual, analytical, problem solving and research skills and ability to develop innovative solutions.

• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong customer service focus and ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to exercise initiative and autonomous judgement. A demonstrated capacity to embrace and foster change.

Role inquiries: Akina Banh on [email protected]

General Inquiries: Bill Egarchos on [email protected]

Applications Close: 7 January 2025 (11:59pm) AEDT. Interviews scheduled for 15 January 2025.

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