Address- $88,973 to $95,993 pa (HEW 6)
- Fixed term, Full-time, Joondalup and Mt Lawley Campus
- Open to candidates with relevant work rights
OUTREACH COORDINATOR, FUTURE STUDENT ENGAGEMENTS
BUSINESS, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
JOONDALUP AND MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUSES
$88,973 – 95,993 (HEW 6) PER ANNUM
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2024
Overview
When you join Edith Cowan University as a staff member, you become part of a diverse and talented team with one unique thing in common – the unwavering belief that creative thinking can create better futures. Creative thinking is how we create change. That’s why at ECU, we look for people who know that creative thinking is a superpower, no matter the subject, no matter the department.
The Future Student Engagements team is dedicated to reaching out to prospective students and their influencers, providing them with essential information about tertiary education opportunities. As the Future Student Outreach Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to engage with prospective students, primarily focusing on students in Years 7-9.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate with ECU Schools to co-design and develop outreach resources targeting students in Years 7-9, aligning with STEM and HASS curriculum where possible.
- Utilize developed resources to conduct interactive workshops through high school incursions and on-campus immersive experience days.
- Work with the Student Ambassador Program (STARs) to identify and train current ECU students for deploying outreach resources effectively.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative evaluations to assess awareness and aspirations regarding higher education and perceptions of potential study pathways.
- Undertake a scoping exercise with internal and external stakeholders, under the guidance of the Manager, Future Student Engagements, to explore the nature and benefits of future outreach programs.
Key Criteria:
- Previous experience in designing, developing, and deploying educational resources particularly in STEM and HASS subjects for high school students.
- Ability to present information in a concise, understandable, and engaging manner to diverse audiences, with a focus on students in Years 7-9.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse key stakeholders, including ECU School staff, heads of learning areas (HOLAs), and careers counsellors.
- Experience of training students to deliver educational resources effectively.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to plan and executive bespoke outreach/educational programs.
- Proficiency in monitoring and evaluating outreach/education programs using appropriate methodologies.
- Flexibility and proactive approach in a small team environment.
Specific requirements:
- Valid Driver’s license
- Willingness to undertake travel as required.
- Capacity to perform tasks involving manual handling of materials and light equipment.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
Undergraduate teaching or equivalent qualification or progress towards undergraduate qualifications and a strong understanding of the West Australian education sector will be highly regarded.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Courage and Personal Excellence.
Benefits & Remuneration
This full-time fixed-term contract position attracts remuneration of $88,973 – 95,993 per annum plus 17% University superannuation contribution.
ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.
ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.
For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.
Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Michelle Austin, Manager Future Student Engagements, 0450 161 *** for more information.
How to Apply
Please upload your CV along with a statement addressing the key criteria above (maximum of 2 pages).
Closing Date:
Applications close on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 11:30pm AWST
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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