Careers and Corporate Relations Manager, MBA Programs

• Full time continuing
• Provide strategic support and operational leadership in corporate engagement and career management services for the MBA programs at The University of Sydney Business School
• HEO 8 Base Salary $111,966- $126,271 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Business School is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s premier centres for engaged and innovative business education and research. With a highly international outlook, we have over 560 FTE (full-time equivalent) staff and more than 16,000 students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in a comprehensive suite of programs including the high-profile MBA.

As a subject matter expert, the Careers and Corporate Relations Manager, MBA Programs will work under broad direction with a considerable degree of autonomy and will determine how their key accountabilities are to be carried out to achieve the goals. They have discretion to plan their work on a daily, weekly and often monthly to yearly basis to ensure that their key accountabilities are met, and work goals are achieved. They will resolve complex matters related to their key accountabilities and collaborate with other staff on complex issues that have some relevance to their key accountabilities. They will have staffing responsibilities and need to elicit the assistance of others to achieve work goals. They will be the point of contact for escalated issues related to their key accountabilities, and more junior staff may look to them for guidance and support in achieving their work goals. Actions and decisions are taken collaboratively where appropriate. This role is responsible for budget development and management and delegated financial authority as appropriate to the level.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work with the current Career & Corporate Relations Manager to provide strategic support and operational leadership in corporate engagement and career management services for the MBA programs
• be responsible for cultivating and managing strong working relationships with MBA employers and individuals both locally and internationally as relevant to all aspects of the MBA programs
• be responsible for developing and managing the provision of a suite of MEE branded programs (including MBA Dimensions) to MBA (part-time), MBA (full-time) and EMBA students and alumni using innovative tools and technology. 

About you

We are looking for a Careers and Corporate Relations Manager, MBA Programs who possesses:

• previous experience in working with MBA students and alumni is highly regarded
• excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills together with high level of tact, diplomacy and discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• excellent organisational and prioritising skills and advanced project management skills with a high level of IT literacy
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service in both business development and relationship management and competencies in public speaking and professional presentation skills
• flexibility to work after hours and availability for overseas travel
• high level administrative skills including experience in establishing, monitoring and reviewing administrative procedures
• strong problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; and experience managing and resolving a diverse range of HR issues
• financial management experience and literacy, experience managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Tuesday 08 November 2022 11:59 PM