Marija Petrovska
Senior Internatinoal Adviser, Logistics
Perth,WA
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic professional with a legal background and significant local and international work experience in project management, governance, and strategic and operational planning in the higher education, private, and non-profit sectors.
Client-focused, well-organized, and results-oriented; uses multitasking, communication, and motivational skills to embrace and overcome challenges, and adds value to every role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
International Senior Adviser
EDITH COWAN
, WA
10.2016 - Current
- Manage and support projects of strategic importance to the Portfolio, including development and implementation of a partnership lifecycle management framework and associated business processes
- Manage and contribute to projects as appropriate and monitor deliverables, responsibilities and timelines as well as report on issues identified and achievement of key milestones
- Manage the International Portfolio strategic and operational planning activities and support the Portfolio in its role in offering whole-of-university strategic advice to the
- University senior management
- Manage processes to ensure active and vibrant partnerships and relationships by reviewing partnership proposals and activities, conducting due diligence and risk assessments, as required
- Successfully managed events at ECU Research Week including international guest lectures and round table discussions.
International Coordinator
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated and supported schools' international activities, including development and implementation of relevant agreements (MoUs, Student Exchange/Study Abroad, Articulation,
- TNE, Joint PhD programs)
- Managed inbound and outbound senior University delegations and coordinated various project-based activities at the International Office
- Provided reports to University bodies on international activities and delegation visits
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Ensured timely and effective development and renewal of international agreements in line with the agreed internal processes
- Successfully organized the International Office 2015 lunchtime seminars attended by 75+
- ECU staff members and collaborated with various University administrative areas to organize professional development study tours for incoming delegations
- Project managed the development and implementation of the Tokyo City University
- Australia Program (TAP), an innovative study abroad model that has brought annually 250+
- Japanese students to Western Australia since 2016
- The program also includes a comprehensive social and buddy program, nominated for the 2016 CISWA International
- Education Provider of the Year Awards
- Dr Marija Petrovska
- Page 2 Phone: 0481 324 194
- Open Society Foundation-Macedonia, non-government organization working towards building vibrant and tolerant democratic societies (www.opensocietyfoundations.org)
Project Manager
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Project managed an initiative financed by the European Union targeting improved access to justice and freedom of information
- Facilitated definition of projects' scope and deliverables, delivered expected project results within the budget parameters and led project team members and grant approval processes
- Reported to the donor's field staff
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Developed and implemented appropriate training programs to 350+ citizens and journalists and enhanced projects' visibility through PR activities, including press conferences, utilization of social media and published material, and participated as spokesperson at international conferences
- Raised the number of free legal aid cases by 20% and utilised greater absorbance of
- Government determined free legal aid budget
- Accomplished substantive improvement in national freedom of information practices through deployment of strategic litigation and positive case-law (litigated 200+ revisions/law suits)
- Developed national on-line platform for the free access to information
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative research and provided reports for relevant institutions including the European Union and the Council of Europe
Secretary General
Dr Marija Petrovska
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Advanced through a series of promotions, operated as Senior Administrative Officer and
- Program Manager of Staffordshire University franchised business programs and provided administrative and governance support in the establishment and achievement of the
- University's strategic plan
- Represented the University to external stakeholders and state intra-university bodies in the absence of the Rector, and arranged and administered meetings for the University Board of Founders
- Engaged as an Assistant Lecturer at the
- Staffordshire University franchised business program at undergraduate level
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Managed franchising and delivery of Staffordshire University undergraduate and postgraduate business programs and ensured program implementation in line with the agreement by working collaboratively with the partner and relevant University areas (staff training, program delivery, student support services, coordination of Assessment and Award
- Boards, annual review processes)
- Provided financial viability of the MBA franchised program by accomplishing 30% increase in student numbers, expanding University operations both within and beyond national borders
- Facilitated the development of University friends and corporate partners network, and established mutually supportive framework of contacts with counterparts at line state bodies
- Increased efficiency of University administration systems through introduction of quality assurance processes, and established a Careers Office successful in facilitating student employment
- Drafted University's statutes, contracts and other relevant legal instruments and successfully acquired University registration and accreditation processes at the line state bodies
- Provided customer service and counselling to current and prospective students and coordinated student-related events such as orientation and graduation ceremonies, Ernst & Young - Multinational provider of corporate assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services
Junior Legal Consultant
04.2002 - 09.2004
- Developed and implemented legal due diligence and HR consulting projects and provided advice to the office Audit team on diverse branches of law, with particular focus on company and labour law
- Performed various administrative functions, including preparation of project documentation and translation of audit reports into English
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Created and prepared manuals for Macedonian municipalities with respect to budget planning, preparation and implementation
- Coordinated the process of effective implementation of IT solutions provided by specialists at E&Y headquarters
Education
Doctor of Juridical Science -
University Ss. Cyril And Methodius
06.2006 - 10.2010
Ph.D. - Public Administrative Law
Ss Cyril And Methodius
North Macedonia 02.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Laws - undefined
University of Exeter, Foreign and Commonwealth
Bachelor of Laws - International Law
University Ss. Cyril and Methodius
ECU - undefined
Supervisor Training Program, ECU - undefined
PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project management - undefined
Customer service, ECU - undefined
Skills
International educationProject and events management
Strategic and operational planning
Development and delivery of training programsAnalytical skills and ability to effectively apply knowledge
Governance
Experienced in working in customer service setting with culturally diverse environmentAdditional Information
- Nominations and Awards , Nomination for 2019 Vice-Chancellor's Staff Excellence Award: Inspirational category Nomination for 2017 Vice-Chancellor's Staff Excellence Award: Inspirational category Nomination for 2016 CISWA Awards (WA International Education Provider of the Year) - Team Member
Accomplishments
Designed and project managed the cross-sector WA International Student Return Plan, in accordance with Federal and State government and public health requirements and protocols.
Initiated and developed IO's partnership lifecycle management framework document for establishing and managing international academic partnerships, with an effective governance structure.
Successfully managed new and complex international academic partnerships, not managed by other areas within the Portfolio.
Developed ToR for the Internationalisation Committee
Nominations for Vice-Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award: Inspirational category (2017 and 2019
Timeline
International Senior Adviser
EDITH COWAN
10.2016 - Current
International Coordinator
04.2015 - 09.2016
Project Manager
04.2012 - 09.2014
Doctor of Juridical Science -
University Ss. Cyril And Methodius
06.2006 - 10.2010
Ph.D. - Public Administrative Law
Ss Cyril And Methodius
02.2006 - 09.2010
Secretary General
Dr Marija Petrovska
10.2005 - 09.2006
Junior Legal Consultant
04.2002 - 09.2004
Master of Laws - undefined
University of Exeter, Foreign and Commonwealth
Bachelor of Laws - International Law
University Ss. Cyril and Methodius