Job Description

James Cook University has a global reputation for research-led higher education across four campuses in Australia and Singapore. Established more than 60 years ago in Townsville, North Queensland, the University has built on its considerable reputation to expand its operations to other locations in Australia, as well as Singapore. In its next stage of development, the University is seeking to more effectively integrate its global operations to provide new opportunities for curriculum innovation, improved mobility for our students during their study, and enhanced multinational research opportunities.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University was established in 2003 and offers a broad range of degree level programs covering the areas of Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Education, Accounting, Arts, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Games Design, Tourism and Hospitality. The University also offers Higher Degree by Research programs in Singapore, including Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy, and pathways to a higher degree by research. Additionally, the campus offers courses at the pre-university level, specifically designed to provide pathways for students who are unable to immediately meet university entrance standards.

James Cook University has held the prestigious EduTrust Star ranking since 2015, the only private provider of higher education in Singapore to have achieved this. The ranking was renewed in 2023 providing independent confirmation of the quality of our education programs. JCU has experienced strong growth in Singapore over the last 5 years and our students come from at least 40 different countries, mainly from the Asia-Pacific region, but also a growing cohort from Europe.

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL (Based in Singapore)

The AVP International leads the international recruitment, conversion, global mobility and partnership functions for all of the University, ensuring targets are met and tangible results are achieved to increase JCU\'s international market share for student engagement and activities. This position is based in Singapore.

Key Accountabilities and Deliverables

The AVP International is accountable for:

• Achieving international student recruitment targets in Australia and Singapore through the development and implementation of growth strategies and performance management plans.
• Increasing student conversion targets year on year through the development and implementation of growth strategies and performance management plans.
• Increasing global mobility targets year on year through the development and implementation of growth strategies and management of international partners.
• Increasing the benefits realised from the development and maintenance of international partnerships resulting in measurable outcomes for the University in terms of pipeline development, conversion and longevity.
• Leading a diverse team to deliver upon their objectives, building a culture of high-performance, teamwork, wellbeing and innovation.
• Representing the university in international education forums and committees as required.
• Contributing to strategic objective setting and delivery as a member of the Marketing, Future Student and Admissions Leadership Team, role modelling defined cultural and values expectations.

Key Requirements for success

• Post-graduate qualifications and experience
• Proven experience operating at a strategic level in the areas of international partnerships, student recruitment and mobility and compliance with accountability for performance and quality management.
• Extensive management and leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively manage human, financial and physical resources across a large and diverse team.
• Advanced communication skills using analytical and problem-solving abilities to articulate concepts and present complex analysis with clarity and professionalism.
• Strong customer/client focus with demonstrated facilitation, interpersonal and networking skills, a proven ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative and productive partnerships, and to negotiate effectively with a diverse clientele both internal and external to a large organisation.

Employment type: Fulltime position subject to Ministry of Manpower Singapore jurisdiction and a probationary period.

Remuneration and conditions: The position commands an attractive remuneration package and conditions commensurate with the required qualifications and experience.

Applications without any of the above will not be considered. If you have the appropriate qualifications and proven experience to deliver successfully on the above responsibilities, kindly apply via .

Closing Date: 1 December 2023

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications or, alternatively, not to make an appointment or make an appointment at a lower job grade.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia.

Advertised: 27 Nov 2023 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2023 Singapore Standard Time

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