The School of Psychology is seeking an enthusiastic and well organised person to be responsible for the general administration of Psychology teaching programmes. The appointee will be responsible for administration of Psychology 1st year courses and the Bachelor of Psychology and Graduate Diploma in Psychology programs. Duties include answering student enquiries; preparing and maintaining course handbooks, promotional materials and School website information; organising tutorial programs and maintaining tutorial records; maintaining student database files of enrolments and marks; preparation and processing of examination papers, assessment results and materials for assessment meetings; monitoring student progress in various undergraduate and postgraduate programs; taking minutes for School committees and contributing to general office duties.

Essential criteria for this position include: excellent organisational, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills; excellent word processing and electronic data management skills and experience with computer databases and Microsoft packages; the ability to liaise effectively and relate well with students and staff at all levels; accuracy and attention to detail, ability to exercise initiative and meet deadlines.

Desirable criteria include experience in student administration within a tertiary institution; experience with the Filemaker-Pro database, WebCT and the FLEXSIS system; and the ability to use statistics and graphics software is also advantageous.

The position is full-time continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Successful applicants will be asked to provide proof of Australian citizenship or a valid work visa appropriate to the term of the position. For further information and a copy of the duty statement contact Ms Sandra Cheng on 9351 2105 or e-mail: sandrac@psych.usyd.edu.au

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
WE OFFER A SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE

Remuneration Package: : $52,550 - $58,884 p.a. (which includes a base salary Level 5 $44,406 - $49,758 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation)

Closing:     18 August 2005

Intending applicants are encouraged to seek further information from the contact person before submitting a formal application.

Forwarding Applications:

The Personnel Officer,
College of Sciences and Technology,
Carslaw Building, (F07),
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006
Email: jobapps@cst.usyd.edu.au

The University is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the policies and principles of equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.