
Assistant Manager – Graduate Office
RM 6,000 - RM 7,000 / month
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JOB SUMMARY
- This position will lead the administrative executives and officers at the unit level and report to the Associate Director and Director of the School of Research.
- The Assistant Manager of the Graduate Office - Higher Degree Research (HDR) will provide strategic, operational leadership and management support to ensure the efficient operation of the HDR programs.
- The role involves overseeing all HDR-related processes, managing academic progression and admission, and providing operational support to HDR candidates and supervisors. The position will ensure the University policy compliance while enhancing student services and operational workflows within the Graduate Office.
- The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Deans, Associate Deans, Centre Directors, Heads of Schools, and Discipline Leaders to ensure alignment with the University's strategic initiatives in research and innovation, particularly in business development, IP management, and commercialisation.
- In undertaking these responsibilities, the position is expected to exhibit a highly professional approach in working closely and collaboratively with management and staff members at the Sarawak and Melbourne campuses and with parties (private and government) external to the University
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or other related discipline from a recognised institution.
- A Master’s degree holder in a management-related field can be considered.
- At least 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in university administration, specifically managing HDR programs or postgraduate studies with minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate a range of key administration functions, systems and processes, including the ability to prioritise and follow through on a diverse range of competing functions and tasks to meet deadlines within a rapidly changing environment.
- High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and vary communication style accordingly demonstrated through an ability to motivate, persuade, and negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
- Highly developed oral and writing skills (in English) demonstrated through experience presenting complex information and producing periodic management reports.
- High-level analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
- Proven familiarity and competence with MS Office professional software applications and other management information systems to produce and analyse data and prepare management reports.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing professional accreditation exercises or similar due diligence activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person