Associate Director, Global Partnerships

Job no:510762
Work type:Continuing – Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:HEO9, Global Engagement

(HEO9) $118,888 to $127,192 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full-time opportunity available immediately.

The University of Adelaide, a world-class institution consistently ranking in the top 1% of world universities, is committed to delivering high quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences.

The Associate Director (Global Partnerships) is responsible for overseeing the effective development, delivery and evaluation of the University of Adelaide’s Global, Country and Partner Engagement Frameworks through coordination and management of initiatives with the University’s internal and external stakeholders and partners. The Associate Director collaborates with professional and academic staff across the institution and leads a team of staff to strengthen the University’s global reputation, reach, and revenue generation opportunities. This includes leading the cultivation of existing and new international partnerships to achieve broad outcomes, such as comprehensive research and education collaborations, articulation and pipeline partnerships, sponsor opportunities, and transnational education (TNE) initiatives aligned with the University’s strategic ambitions.

This role supports the team in the identification and day-to-day development, management and maintenance of key global partnerships in higher education, and the development of informed and innovative engagement strategies and programs for these global partners to deliver against the University’s partnership strategic objectives and ensure high levels of return on investment.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in international business development and the capacity to cultivate comprehensive strategic partnerships that deliver a strong return on investment.
• Experience in leading teams in the development, delivery and evaluation of strategies and high impact plans that align with broader organisational outcomes
• Experience in the management and coordination of project teams and multiple internal and external stakeholders, across different countries and sectors to achieve desired outcomes
• Experience in building highly effective professional relationships and working with diverse stakeholders across multiple industries
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of proposals, planning documents and reports to support strategic partner engagement

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs – including significant industry, government and community collaborations – offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature – not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour – provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division’s broader role

The Division of External Engagement Division supports the growth and success of the University through the development of partnerships and delivery of engagement programs that enhance reputation, grow revenue, and create positive, lasting change in the communities where the University engages. A hub of connectivity for transformative collaboration, the Division is the custodian of brand, reputation and relationships and champions of the University’s ability and potential to achieve impact and influence across research, education and engagement. The Division comprises Marketing, Advancement, Media & Corporate Relations, Future Students, Global Engagement and Children’s University. The Division oversees strategy and delivery of the University’s key services in domestic and international student recruitment, admissions, global engagement, alumni relations and philanthropy, media and corporate communications and industry and government partnerships and volunteers, among many others.

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/

If you have the talent, we’ll give you the opportunity. Together, let’s make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 10 October 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr. Jessica Gallagher
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement
P: +61 (8) 8313 4659
E: jessica.gallagher@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity employer, Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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