Coordinator Academic Support Programs

Make a positive impact on the lives of students
Work in a high performing and motivated team
The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.
About Us:

Our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028.

Victoria University (VU) is a bold and progressive dual sector University, evidenced by the implementation of an Australian first, the VU First Year College® (FYC) and the VU Block Model as well as VU TAFE, renowned as a digital innovator in training and highly valued industry collaborator.

Our research with impact, is strongly aligned to our TAFE and higher education offerings. These include Sports and Exercise Science (ranked 7th in the world) as well as Policy Studies, Water, Green Research translation, Immunology and Early Childhood Education.

VU has a strategic commitment to being a thriving place to study and work. We are one of Australia’s most culturally and socially diverse universities, and our international students are highly valued contributors to the VU community.

About the Role:

VU is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Coordinator Academic Support Programs who will ensure the delivery of an exceptional student experience by coordinating and implementing a suite of academic and study skill support programs and initiatives.

In this role, you will liaise and collaborate with a wise range of stakeholders including academic and college staff, TAFE teachers and others to develop and maintain relevant and practical academic support services, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

Contribute to planning, development , implementation and coordination of a comprehensive range of academic support programs and services for domestic and international students across the University and TAFE
Conducting regular assessments and evaluations of academic support programs and student progress outcomes to measure their impact, effectiveness and ongoing relevance
Developing and authoring relevant reports and papers with recommendations as required.
Liaising with University retention programs to assist in developing strategies that identify at-risk students and provide targeted support.
This is a full time continuing position at an HEP 7 classification with the salary range being $+7,863 - $105,+32 plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week.

About You:

We are looking for someone with experience/skills in the development of programs and services to support student learning in a post-secondary education environment.

You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), and ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy/demanding environment.

The role will require stakeholder management skills to effectively develop and maintain working relationships with academic and professional staff within the Colleges, TAFE and across the University.

Conditions & Benefits:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, gym memberships and other benefits, please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff .

How to APPLY:

To view a copy of the position description please click here .

Your application must include:

A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description
Your resume.
For specific queries related to the role, please contact Nicole Carrie, on Nicole.Carrie@vu.edu.au.

Application Closing Date: 1+ May 2025 at 11:5+ pm

Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:

The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership level. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.


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