Coordinator, International Student Experience

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $97,940 - $107,842 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Coordinator, International Student Experience, you will:

• Coordinate a range of international engagement, mobility, and recruitment activities for the Faculty, including program design, budget and logistics management, risk assessment, and evaluation, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for participants
• Utilise knowledge of events management and student lifecycles to effectively plan and prioritise workload. Manage projects with conflicting deadlines by planning and forecasting to ensure all stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities and issues are resolved as they arise
• Plan and implement comprehensive communication strategies, crafting compelling marketing and promotional materials tailored to engage and inform students and partners about upcoming events, activities, and programs. Consider and embrace the diversity within target audiences, ensuring messaging resonates effectively across varied cultural backgrounds and preferences
• Analyse and assess the success of programs and activities by distilling core issues, simplifying complex data and information into concise terms and processes. Effectively communicate these insights to others to influence decisions and make recommendations for areas of improvement
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence by proactively engaging with stakeholders to clarify information, ensuring a shared understanding of goals and fostering effective communication in a dynamic and collaborative work environment

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• Proven experience in communications, marketing, events management, or a related field
• Experience and knowledge in coordinating international mobility, internship, or study tour programs
• Familiarity with international education trends and a passion for enhancing the global Student Experience

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Rachel Doust (International Program Manager) on r.doust@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD - Coordinator, International Student Experience.pdf

Applications for this position close on 11 March 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.