New Director International
The new Director International Robert Greig joins UniSA this month from Ballarat University.
He is currently the Acting Head of Ballarat’s International Student Programs office where he has managed international business including offshore programs and interstate campus development, as well as student mobility, onshore recruitment and marketing.
Greig said he was looking forward to the move to Adelaide and becoming part of the team at UniSA.
“It’s got a fantastic reputation worldwide and in Australia as being a progressive and forward looking university,” he said. “I think Adelaide is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. It’s got everything Melbourne has, but it doesn’t have the traffic jams.”
Greig has a Master of Science from the University of Alberta, a Master of Arts (Science and Technology Studies) from Deakin University and a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching. He has lectured in food technology at the University of Alberta, Massey University, UWS and Ballarat University.
In 2000 he became the Academic Director, International Student Programs in Ballarat University’s International Office. He was responsible for quality assurance in academic planning and delivery of international student programs. This included study abroad, student exchange, off campus oversight of student services, international students administration, marketing and admissions.
Greig has significant experience dealing with China, both in international business relations and international education. His negotiating experiences in China have been recognised in two books – Negotiating China and China Business.
“One of the issues I would really like to look at is what UniSA is doing in China,” he said. “Hopefully I will be able to bring a different perspective and also learn from everyone else at the University.”
International and Development Executive Director and Vice President Dr Anna Ciccarelli was delighted to announce the appointment, which followed a national search.
“I know Rob will bring a combination of academic and international business development experience that will add a further dimension to our international work,” she said.