Applications have opened for the Vacancy for Academic Advisor at Coffey in PNG. The deadline for the applications is 3rd June 2020.

Duties for Vacancy for Academic Advisor

The incumbent will do the following duties

• Facilitate one-on-one interviews with shortlisted Ph.D., MPhil, and masters by research applicants for Intake 2021.
• Additionally, provide Australia Awards with a detailed report on the Ph.D., MPhil and Masters by research interviews, including analysis of suitability/preparedness and recommendations for selections;
• Also, the incumbent will provide a detailed desk-based academic advice report on the provisional and reserve awardees, highlighting any “at academic risk” based on academic history, work experience, current employment, and make a recommendation about suitable alternative institutions/courses;
• Furthermore, following the desk-based academic advice report, work with the Australia Awards Scholarships team to provide tailored academic guidance to those awardees identified as benefitting from further consultation and advice;
• Also, he/she will provide general academic advice and guidance in response to specific requests to inform the Australia Awards Scholarships team and DFAT

Requirements

• Strong leadership, advisory, and management skills, including policy and financial management
• Also, at least five (5) years or more working in Australian higher education systems.
• Likewise, demonstrating detailed knowledge of higher education in Australia, Australian university administration, admission, and post-graduate courses
• Likewise, five (5) years or more teaching/supervising students/conducting research in higher education.

Why Coffey?

As a leading global development consulting firm, our purpose is to contribute to a world where people, communities, and the planet thrive.

Additionally, Coffey International Development works with governments, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges. Additionally, its dedicated team helps partners including DFAT, USAID, and the Asian Development Bank. Altogether, they deliver effective and sustainable projects in more than 80 countries around the world.

Visit the official page for more information.