At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to enhance students' academic skills and success across the university.
- Company: Join the prestigious Australian National University, shaping future leaders.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student learning and champion academic excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in academic skills and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 141637 - 148403 $ per year.
The Manager Academic Skills is a senior leadership role within the University Library, responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for Academic Skills services across the University.
Leading a team of learning development professionals, the role drives initiatives that enhance students' academic literacies, learning capabilities and success. Working closely with academic and professional leaders, the Manager develops strategic partnerships, leads service innovation and ensures Academic Skills programs align with the University's priorities for learning, teaching and student success.
The Manager provides visible leadership and advocacy for Academic Skills across the University, championing the team's contribution to learning and teaching excellence and ensuring its expertise is recognised and embedded across the institution.
The Person
You are an experienced and collaborative leader with a strong commitment to student learning and success within higher education. You bring demonstrated experience leading teams, programs or services, building productive stakeholder relationships and delivering strategic initiatives in complex environments.
You will possess:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or significant experience in academic skills, learning development, higher education or a related field.
- Strong people leadership skills and experience fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Well-developed analytical, planning and problem-solving capabilities.
- The ability to lead change, balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- The confidence to advocate for services and influence decision-making across the University.
The Team
Academic Skills is a university-wide service within the University Library that supports the development of students' academic literacies, learning strategies and academic communication skills. Through consultations, workshops, resources and partnerships with academic areas, the team contributes to student success, retention and educational excellence across all stages of the student journey.
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.
Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Manager Academic Skills in Canberra employer: Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of collections management. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ANU provides employees with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a competitive salary package and generous superannuation benefits. Located in the vibrant Acton ACT, working at ANU means being part of a prestigious institution dedicated to excellence in research and education, while also contributing to meaningful initiatives that support cultural heritage.
Contact Details:
Australian National University Recruitment Team
