Sofia Eriksson
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Academic Pathway Programs
Western Sydney University, The College
09.2023 - Current
- Led a team of 50 ongoing and up to 100 fixed term teaching staff to deliver 16 Diploma programs to 2000 students across five campuses.
- Key accountabilities: Driving implementation of a wide variety of business processes to support efficient delivery of educational programs
- Managing a diverse team of up to 150 staff to deliver high quality education and support services to 2000 students
- Providing strategic leadership and oversight of curriculum, course and subject design and development for the College's Diplomas
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Director of Academic pathway Programs (Acting)
Western Sydney University, The College
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Articulating and driving strategic vision for curriculum, course and subject design and development for the College's Diplomas
- Overseeing the Academic Pathway Programs Senior Leadership Team.
Learning & Teaching Manager in Arts, Business, Communication and Design
Western Sydney University, The College
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Driving curriculum, course and subject design and development in the areas of History, Literature, Cultural Studies and Politics
- Leading and mentoring a team of 40 ongoing teachers and up to 60 casual teachers.
Curriculum Coordinator in Arts
Western Sydney University, The College
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Teaching courses in Australian History and Global History
- Leading curriculum, course and subject design and development in the areas of History, Literature, Cultural Studies and Politics
- Managing, leading and mentoring a team of 20-60 teachers and curriculum writers in Arts.
First Year Experience Coordinator
Western Sydney University, The College
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Teaching courses in Australian History and Global History
- Providing academic support and pastoral care for students in Diplomas in Arts and Social Sciences.
Casual Lecturer and Tutor
Western Sydney University, The College
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Teaching courses in Australian History and Global History.
Research Assistant
Macquarie University
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Providing research and writing assistance on a project in Australian Political History.
Casual Tutor and Lecturer
Macquarie University
03.2008 - 06.2013
- Teaching courses in Early Modern History, Australian History, British Imperial History.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Higher Education
Griffith University
Australia06.2019
Ph.D. - Modern History
Macquarie University
Australia04.2011
Master of Arts - Modern History
University College London
United Kingdom11.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
Lunds Universitet, Sweden
Sweden06.2005
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Resources Allocation
- Strategic Leadership
- Database Management
Timeline
Associate Director of Academic Pathway Programs
Western Sydney University, The College
09.2023 - Current
Director of Academic pathway Programs (Acting)
Western Sydney University, The College
08.2022 - 08.2023
Learning & Teaching Manager in Arts, Business, Communication and Design
Western Sydney University, The College
12.2015 - 10.2018
Curriculum Coordinator in Arts
Western Sydney University, The College
05.2014 - 02.2016
First Year Experience Coordinator
Western Sydney University, The College
06.2013 - 05.2014
Casual Lecturer and Tutor
Western Sydney University, The College
01.2013 - 06.2013
Research Assistant
Macquarie University
06.2011 - 06.2013
Casual Tutor and Lecturer
Macquarie University
03.2008 - 06.2013
Graduate Certificate - Higher Education
Griffith University
Ph.D. - Modern History
Macquarie University
Master of Arts - Modern History
University College London
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
Lunds Universitet, Sweden
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