Organisational structure
UniSA International works collaboratively with divisions and units, agents, representatives and partners to help the University of South Australia achieve it's internationalisation goals through:
- International promotion and student recruitment
- Application management
- Analysis, reporting and communicating
- Building and fostering partner relationships
The unit comprises:
- Three Regional Teams
- International Relations and Market Development
- Information Systems and Business Analysis
- Quality and Compliance
- Admissions
- Director's Office
Three Regional Teams
Region 1
South East Asia (Thailand, Myanmar,
Indonesia, Vietnam, Lao and Cambodia), South Asia, the Pacific Nations,
Africa and the Middle East
Region 2
China, South East Asia (Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Singapore and Malaysia), local international
Region 3
Europe and the Americas, Japan and Korea,
study abroad
The regional teams undertake marketing, recruitment, enquiries management, admissions and applicant assessment, and processing of applications for international students. Regional teams also manage the University's relationship with student recruitment agents around the world. Region 3, in collaboration with the International Relations and Market Development team, also manages the incoming and outgoing student exchange programs.
International Relations and Market Development
Is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships with international institutions, The team works with divisions to identify the impact that new partnerships may have on the University. It also provides support for staff international travel and visiting delegations. The team coordinates student exchange (with Region 3), the development of pathways to UniSA for international students through other institutions and the recruitment and monitoring of international sponsored students.
Information Systems and Business Analysis
Undertakes market research and providing business analysis that guide business strategy and market development initiatives and processes for UniSA International and the University. The team provides support for information services and systems used by UniSA International and Divisional staff to enhance application processing and market information sharing across the University.
Quality and Compliance
Ensure that the University complies with international accreditation requirements, the ESOS Act, AVCC code of practice, and that University polices and guidelines address requirements of its internationalisation objectives. This includes the implementation of transnational partner agreements and advise on the ESOS Act.
Admissions
The team is responsible for processing student applications and acceptances in conjunction with the Regional teams and the Divisions. It provides accurate information on admissions, application processing and program information. It also provides quality customer service via email, phone and in person to prospective international students and their representatives. The Admissions team collaborates with and refers students to other Units and external service providers where necessary to ensure queries are appropriately resolved.
Director's Office
Provides the management and communication interface between the Unit and the University and communication and financial management support to the unit.
UniSA International Organisiational Chart as at May 2009 (*PDF 16kb)
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