University Program Manager

Full-time 2-year fixed term contract from Jan 2026 to Jan 2028
~$The Founders Program supports UNSW staff students and alumni to build the capabilities and networks they need to create positive impact through entrepreneurship. This is achieved through delivering foundational entrepreneurship experiences educating founders with knowledge on how to design and execute successful business models and connecting entrepreneurs to the local and international innovation ecosystems.
Building on the success of the Global Landing Pads GIF addresses challenges in research talent and capital by linking high-potential ventures to international markets funding and partnerships bridging the gap between research breakthroughs and commercial success.
The UNSW Founders Global Manager is a hands-on role responsible for the day-to-day management planning and implementation of the GIF initiative. Delivered in partnership with the UNSW Office of Global Affairs GIF enhances UNSWs role as a global innovation leader and hub for world-class entrepreneurial activity. The position reports to the Senior Manager Startups and has no direct reports.
Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Its the reason were Australias number one university for impact and among the nations Top 20 employers.
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:
Hybrid/Flexible working options
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Ideally youve worked in incubators accelerators or similar community-focused environments and have provided direct coaching or mentoring to entrepreneurs.
Youre confident in facilitating workshops delivering training and speaking or hosting at events. Your marketing and event management skills are well developed and youre willing to travel internationally and work flexibly to support events.
Your organisational abilities allow you to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently. You communicate clearly in writing and speech have advanced computer literacy (including Microsoft Office and CRM tools) and demonstrate a strong commitment to UNSWs values objectives and policies. To Apply : If helping startups scale globally of interest to you please submit your CV Cover Letter (including responses to Skills and Experience required nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.