Ref. 21341 - Centre Manager for MQRC in Language Sciences
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Ref. 21341 - Centre Manager for MQRC in Language Sciences - As the Centre Manager for MQRC in Language Sciences (and Research Programme Coordinator for the Hearing CRC) you will be responsible for 60% of your time for coordinating the various administrative and research activities of the Macquarie University Research Centre (MQRC) in Language Sciences, including: induction and oversight of new staff, students and visitors; assisting with VISA applications for new staff and students; compiling and editing centre reports for internal purposes; managing media relations (internal and external); organizing internal and external events for both the Centre and the Hearing CRC; monitoring the centre website for research activities and assisting in its revision; serving as centre contact person for University research personnel; disseminating information to postgraduate students regarding applications, scholarships, research and degree requirements; developing, reviewing and revising academic and administrative policies in consultation with the Centre Director. In regards to coordination of HEARing CRC activities, which will account for 40% of your time, you will: coordinate resources, including staff, to projects at Macquarie; assist Project Leaders in compiling and editing Hearing CRC reports as are required for its purposes and ensuring that reporting deadlines are met; liaise with other organisations involved in Hearing CRC projects as required; assist in the annual reviews of projects and any special reviews of research projects within the HEARing CRC; and provide other such coordination as may be required by the HEARing CRC CEO and senior Macquarie staff in regards to HEARing CRC research projects. Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications; excellent writing skills (e.g., in generating annual reports, project descriptions); experience in event planning; ability to keep to deadlines and complete assigned tasks; knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet management; knowledge of basic financial management; ability to work independently, and to work closely with others; ability to accrue detailed knowledge of University academic and administrative policies; experience in task management in a research environment Desirable Selection Criteria: Knowledge of University and external grant schemes; knowledge of research tools (e.g., SPSS); understanding of postgraduate research protocols (e.g., application and degree process, graduation requirements). Enquiries: Professor Stephen Crain (02) 9850 9434 or e-mail scrain@maccs.mq.edu.au OR Associate Professor Linda Cupples on (02) 9850 8788 or e-mail Linda.cupples@mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of three years and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Package: From $74,180 pa, including (Level 7) base salary $62,683 to $67,518 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2006-2009. Closing date: 27 July 2008 Macquarie University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and women (particularly for senior and non-traditional vacancies) Please note that only those applications submitted via the Macquarie University Online Recruitment System will be accepted. Email a Friend :
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