Griffith University

Higher Education

HDRProgressandCompletionsSupportOfficer

$82–92k Nathan, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“HDR Progress and Completions Support Officer at Griffith University. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Create, process and manage data and information. Assist in the coordination and administration of thesis examination process”

What You'll Achieve.

maintaining quality standards of HDR recruitment; maintaining quality standards of HDR admission; maintaining quality standards of HDR candidature management; maintaining quality standards of HDR education; maintaining quality standards of HDR examination; ensuring data integrity and accuracy always; meet high workflow demands

Industry & Context.

Higher Education
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot and provide assistance

Eligibility Requirements

may be required to work across other locations, subject to a criminal history check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

tertiary qualification and subsequent work experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated commitment to high‑quality customer/client service, Demonstrated experience in higher education administration, organisational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, maintaining a high level of attention to detail, Well-developed computer literacy skills, ability to quickly adapt to new systems and technologies, unrestricted working rights

Nice to Have

preferably within higher degree research administration

What You'll Do.

process and manage data and information

Assist in the coordination and administration of thesis examination process

Assist in the coordination and administration of candidature milestones

Provide timely written and oral advice to clients

Troubleshoot and provide assistance to clients

Provide assistance to other areas across the Griffith Graduate Research School

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with academic and professional areas; provide administrative support and advice to a wide range of stakeholders; work within the Griffith Graduate Research School

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Provide timely written and oral advice

Full Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. The [Griffith Graduate Research School](https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-graduate-research-school) (GGRS) is the dedicated point of contact for all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and governs the strategic direction for the HDR agenda at Griffith University. The GGRS works closely with academic and professional areas in maintaining quality standards of HDR recruitment, admission, candidature management, education and examination. We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient HDR Progress and Completions Support Officer to join our team. The focus of the HDR Progress and Completions Support Officer is to provide administrative support and advice in the areas of Higher Degree Research candidature progress and completions to a wide range of stakeholders across the University, including HDR candidates and academic staff. The position will report to the HDR Operations Team Leader (Progress & Completions) and will work within the Griffith Graduate Research School. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Create, process and manage data and information using various student systems ensuring, data integrity and accuracy always. * Assist in the coordination and administration of the entire thesis examination process from submission through to award. * Assist in the coordination and administration of candidature milestones. * Provide timely written and oral advice to clients on systems, policies and procedures pertaining to thesis

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