Macquarie University is recruiting for the role of Graduate Research Liaison Coordinator to join its Graduate Research Academy (GRA).
THE ROLE
The GRA is a central office providing leadership, support, and administration for Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates, supervisors, departments and faculties, and will develop and coordinate structured graduate research training programs to support progressive academic and professional skills development in line with models from leading universities around the world. Staff within the GRA will work in partnership with faculties to support our graduate researchers through their candidature. The vision is to deliver an exceptional research training experience building from the basic training delivered through our unique Master of Research program to more advanced research training as part of the Doctor of Philosophy.
A key objective of the GRA is to develop distinctive, connected and career- focused graduate research programs, which meet individual researcher needs and support employability. We will be enhancing opportunities for internships and innovative industry linked graduate research programs and growing our international partnerships with leading universities worldwide to support joint PhDs and international experiences for graduate researchers.
About the role
As a trusted business partner, the Liaison Coordinator function provides advice and support to the Associate Dean, Research Training and Performance, faculty staff, and GRA colleagues on a wide range of areas, including: developing strategies to enhance recruitment, identifying research training and development needs, coordinating external partnership activity, implementing initiatives to improve the candidate experience, and triaging and managing complex cases and appeals.
Selection Criteria
Application process
To apply, please provide your resume, cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role and your responses to the selection criteria above.
For further information about this position, please contact: Laura Aubrey, Liaison Manager, Graduate Research Academy at [email protected]
For general recruitment enquiries please contact: Virankita Khosa at [email protected]
Applications Close - 20 February 2024
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Applications Close:
20/02/2024 11:59 PM
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