AddressOutreach & Future Students
- Fixed term, full-time appointment (12 months)
- Level 5: $74,979 - $84,793 + 17% superannuation
Are you passionate about creating exciting and memorable experiences and events for prospective students? The University of Wollongong is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Events & Program Coordinator. This position is critical in providing a consistent, student centric approach to events, that results in high levels of engagement and participation with prospective students and their influencers.
This role exists within the Events & Programs team within the Outreach & Future Students Division which manages and delivers excellence in services for future UOW students and works to provide widening participation opportunities to students from equity backgrounds. Outreach & Future Students provides a suite of activities, events, and communications to facilitate access to higher education for various target audiences throughout their decision-making processes, including students of all ages and backgrounds, caregivers and teachers.
The Events & Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with various Faculties and units to develop a deep understanding of their offerings to design programs that will enhance engagement and experiences at events and programs always utilising student-centric and market lead approaches.
The incumbent for this role will contribute to or lead various Events & Programs including but not limited to Open Day, Discovery Days, Careers Expos & on campus school engagement activities.
The ideal candidate will have a Degree with relevant experience, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and /or education/training and strong skills in event management, project management or program design and delivery with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Working in a market lead environment the candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working both as a team and independently on innovative events and activities.
Position Description
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description. For further information about the role please contact Bailey Bond, Future Student Events Manager on (02) 4221 5*** / ******@uow.edu.au
Closing Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024, 11:59 PM
- This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
