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: Candidature progress, Completions support, Thesis examination. Create data using student systems. Process data using student systems”

Industry & Context.

Higher Education
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot systems

Eligibility Requirements

Work across other locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Relevant tertiary qualification, Subsequent work experience, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer/client service, Demonstrated experience in higher education administration, Organisational skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to manage deadlines, High level of attention to detail, Well-developed computer literacy skills, Ability to adapt to new systems, Ability to adapt to new technologies, Unrestricted working rights

Nice to Have

Experience in higher degree research administration

What You'll Do.

Create data using student systems

Process data using student systems

Manage data using student systems

Ensure data integrity

Coordinate thesis examination process

Administer thesis examination process

Coordinate candidature milestones

Administer candidature milestones

Provide written advice to clients

Provide oral advice to clients

Troubleshoot online thesis examination systems

Provide assistance with online thesis examination systems

Assist other areas in GGRS

Meet high workflow demands

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with academic areas; Work with professional areas; Work with HDR candidates; Work with academic staff; Work with internal clients; Work with external clients

Communication Scope

Written advice; 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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