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 the future of education.
- Benefits: Attractive salary package, 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: Postgraduate qualifications or significant experience in academic skills and higher education.
The predicted salary is between 141637 - 148403 $ per year.
In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region.
The Position
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.
- 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.
Manager Academic Skills in Canberra employer: Professional
The Australian National University (ANU) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Canberra that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ANU provides extensive professional development opportunities and encourages employees to engage in meaningful work that shapes the future of education. The supportive culture and focus on strategic leadership make it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in the academic community.
