Director Job at Student Equity Job at The University of Auckland, Auckland, Auckland Central
- Location:
- Auckland
- Auckland Central
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Education & Training
- Management – Universities
Equity OfficeAuckland Vacancy Number: 13369The Equity Office’s role is to support The University of Auckland to be a world class place to work and study for all who have the potential to succeed in a university of high international standing.The strong relationship between the Equity Office and the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Maori and the Runanga supports The University of Auckland to meet its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Equity Office works closely with the Director of the Centre of Pacific Studies and the Pacific Reference Group.To perform its role effectively, the Equity Office must be a valued source of expertise within and beyond the University. It must be seen to catalyse thought leadership in equity, based on a robust evidence base, strong relationships and service. Its role includes influencing strategic direction, planning and reporting as well as supporting thinking and behaviour consistent with achieving the University’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity objectives and strategic goals.Applications are invited for the new full-time role of Director, Student Equity reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Equity. You will be responsible for leading student equity strategy and policy development, planning, monitoring and reporting in the University. This leadership will be based on evidence from international and national research, best practice and relationships with benchmark Universities and appropriate practitioners and networks.This role will also lead identification of opportunities for the University to innovate in student equity policy, research and practice including achieving equity outcomes in line with the Equity Lifecycle approach for all students.Your strategic expertise, policy leadership, innovative thinking, understanding of the tertiary sector and successful stakeholder engagement with diverse groups will be key to meeting the challenges in this role. You will line manage four committed staff working to ensure participation and success of students including those who are Maori, Pacific, have disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.This is a role for an experienced candidate who works collegially, has successfully line managed diverse teams and has expertise in the areas described above and within the job description.It is anticipated that interviews for this role will be held on Thursday 22nd of September 2011.Applications close 18th of September 2011.Applications will be received on-line via the University of Auckland Careers website and may be submitted up to midnight on the closing date.For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunitiesThe University has an equity policy and welcomes applications from all qualified persons.The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students.