Academic Strategy Manager

3 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand The University of Waikato Full time
  • An exciting new role, delivering for our students & community
  • Great work environment with flexible working arrangements
  • Get access to University courses and career opportunities

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Join us in supporting the growth and success of the University by providing high-quality coordination across our academic strategy, initiatives, and projects. As the Academic Strategy Manager, your focus will be maintaining a comprehensive overview of key activities, ensuring alignment and connectivity across various departments and workstreams.

You will work closely with department leaders, providing regular updates to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (DVCA), senior leaders, stakeholders, and relevant committees. Additionally, you will manage key projects within the Academic Office, as well as those initiated by the DVCA.

To succeed in this role, you'll build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, develop a deep understanding of the workstreams within the DVCA's portfolio, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. You'll use your initiative to identify opportunities and challenges and will play a role in problem-solving and strategic planning.

If you're ready to make a significant impact on the academic strategy of our University, we want to hear from you

Salary will be in the range of $96,956 to $107,177 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tim O'Brien, Director of Academic Office, tim.obrien@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You are a highly skilled professional with exceptional communication abilities, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders, preparing detailed reports, and presenting key findings. You thrive in collaborative environments, maintaining strong, constructive relationships across all levels of a large organization. Your ability to track complex information, manage projects, and utilize relevant software ensures successful outcomes. With a keen strategic mind, you are adept at analyzing data, conducting environmental scans, and using planning tools to support decision-making.

Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to get in touch or to just apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor is the administrative headquarters and the chief executive office of the University. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic's portfolio provides comprehensive academic and student services to the University and our students.

The Academic Office oversees academic governance of the University through the structures, processes and information that relates to academic programmes and student-facing regulations.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

Applications Close on Monday, 24 March 2025

Requisition number: 1002458

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