Senior Coordinator, HDR Admissions & Scholarships

Overview: RMIT Vietnam is seeking a Senior Coordinator, HDR Admissions & Scholarships to be responsible for leading the administration of Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) admissions and scholarship processes at RMIT Vietnam, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with university policies and regulations. The role works closely with stakeholders across RMIT Vietnam and Australia to provide expert advice, manage complex admissions and scholarship matters, coordinate recruitment and scholarship activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the candidate experience.

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM? At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment. Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive remuneration VND package for Vietnamese candidates.

13th month Tet bonus Private Health insurance for you and your family, plus Personal Accident Insurance Other benefits Generous annual leave, sick leave, volunteer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays) Professional development and career advancement Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources A vibrant and diverse campus life and more! POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Coordinator, HDR Admissions and Scholarships has responsibility for leading the administration of Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) admissions and scholarships for the HDR cohort based at RMIT Vietnam.

The role operates with a high level of autonomy within established policy and strategic directions set by the Assistant Manager, HDR Programs and the School of Graduate Research (SGR), RMIT Australia. Working closely with the HDR Admissions and Scholarships team in SGR, HDR Delegated Authorities (DAs), and stakeholders across RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Australia, the Senior Coordinator oversees prospective student enquiries and applications, and ensures the effective and compliant coordination of admissions and scholarship processes.

The incumbent provides authoritative policy, procedural and process advice to staff, applicants and candidates, and exercises sound judgement in resolving complex admissions and scholarship matters in consultation with the Assistant Manager, HDR Programs. The role also contributes to reporting, audit and continuous improvement activities related to HDR admissions and scholarships. Key Accountabilities Summary Oversee the day-to-day operations of HDR admissions and scholarships for RMIT Vietnam to ensure effective, timely and compliant administration, including high quality advice and support to candidates, supervisors, schools and stakeholders across RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Australia.

Manage HDR enquiry channels and ensure the timely, accurate and customer focused resolution of admissions and scholarships related matters, escalating complex or sensitive issues to the Assistant Manager, HDR Programs as appropriate. Plan, coordinate and monitor the effective delivery of HDR scholarship rounds in Vietnam, including scheduling, communications, documentation and follow up, in alignment with university policies and timelines.

Act as a subject matter expert on HDR admissions and scholarship regulations, procedures and systems, providing authoritative advice consistent with university policy, regulatory obligations and RMIT Vietnam contextual requirements. Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of HDR admissions and scholarship events and activities (e.g. PhD Information sessions, scholarship ceremonies), including stakeholder engagement, event logistics, communications, supplier coordination, budgeting, administrative and financial processes (e.g.

purchase orders and payment processing), and post-event evaluation to ensure a high-quality participant experience. Collaborate with t