Coordinator Hdr Support

Description:

Research Services at Edith Cowan University has recently expanded to provide outstanding support to the University’s growing research priorities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive person to join our Graduate Research Services Team, to support the Manager, Graduate Research Services in the coordination of a range of projects and events to support HDR (Higher Degrees by Research) programs at ECU. The successful person will use their analytical skills to investigate and analyse issues relating to research and use that information to help inform the development of a range of relevant and contemporary support and procedures to assist HDR students and supervisors. Project work will also be very important in this role and the successful person will be responsible for planning and delivering on projects that will contribute to the Graduate Research Services’ objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and capabilities:

Experience in the coordination of projects including managing timelines and resources to ensure successful outcomes.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to make recommendations based on your findings.

Strong communication skills and the ability to present information in a way that is meaningful and understandable to a variety of audiences.

The ability to build effective relationships and stakeholder engagement both within and external to the team.

Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and to investigate and take on board out-of-the-norm suggestions and putting these into practice.

Previous experience in the Higher Education sector, particularly with respect to postgraduate research students, whilst not essential, will be well regarded.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Courage and Personal Excellence.