Nga korero mo te turanga – About the role As the Team Lead you will be responsible for the direction of our Accessibility of the team. You will lead and be responsible for the coordination and development of support services aimed at improving academic achievement and retention rates of students. You will work collaboratively across the University to positively contribute to students' personal development and well-being, engagement with the University and their academic success.
Using your effective interpersonal and communication skills you will liaise, advise and be an advocate for our students with disabilities prior to and while attending our programmes and campus. You will ensure our students' accessibility to an inclusive learning environment and provide support where needed to enhance their academic success. In addition your management skills will ensure that you maintain a cohesive and collaborative team environment to achieve our goals.
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week to be worked on our Hillcrest Campus. Salary will be in the range of $79,256 to $91,268 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.
For more information on the role please see the position description here or for a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tracy Bowell, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Teaching and Learning, on email ****** Ko wai koe? – Who are you? In addition, to your experience working with people with disabilities and/or mental health concerns with a focus on crisis intervention, you will have an excellent understanding of their needs and how to provide support while also being sensitive to their cultural needs.
You will be highly organised, a skilled communicator and ability to be calm in challenging situations. A tertiary qualification along with demonstrated work experience in the management of a health and disability service is essential and experience working in a tertiary education setting would be preferred.
As a leader you will have proven management experience and understand the value of building a positive proactive team culture. You will be able to demonstrate excellent administrative and computing skills in addition to experience in analytical and report writing. You will also need a valid clean driver's licence.
Ko wai matou? – Who are we? The Student Services Division provides a comprehensive range of relevant student services which support teaching, learning and research and enrich the Waikato student experience. The work of the Division comprises the following student services: administration processes from enrolment through to graduation, enquiry management, pastoral care, international student services, health, accommodation, counselling, disabilities support, career development services, high performance student management, maintenance of student data and academic records, credit transfer, Tauranga campus administration, student surveys and student complaints and appeals.
He aha nga 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. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply.
Ko te Tangata – For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.
E herea ana te Whare Wananga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitu orite ki nga tangata katoa
Applications Close on April 29, 2024
Requisition Number 1001587
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