Learning And Support Coordinator

HEO7 $95,017 to $106,270 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

Full time, fixed term position for 22 months - available immediately.

The University of Adelaide is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities and stands tall among the world’s leading institutions of Learning and innovation.

Sitting within the Division of External Engagement which supports the growth and success of the University through the development of partnerships and delivery of programs that enhance reputation, grows revenue and creates change in communities, the Children’s University Adelaide (CU Adelaide) coordinates student outreach through extracurricular learning activities and volunteering opportunities in primary and secondary schools. It is also responsible for coordinating the development of new policies and practices which will assist the University in responding vigorously to Commonwealth Government policies on participation of disadvantaged students in higher education.

In this highly rewarding role, as the Learning and Support Coordinator, you will focus on the growth and transformation of existing CU centres and developing new ones within regional South Australia. You will have the opportunity to train validators within schools and other organisations and supervise and coordinate regional staff to support regional expansion. In addition, you will enjoy building strong relationships with local and regional partners who may play a key part in local CU development, support and sustainability and also assist schools with the initial set up of the CU Adelaide model.  

To be successful you will need: 

• Demonstrated high-level organisational and administrative skills, diligence and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to short timelines, to be flexible and to be able to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in management of people and projects.
• Demonstrated experience in education in a school setting and/or working with primary/middle school children in an educational setting.
• Commitment to collaborative and consultative styles of working and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as directed, and as a member of a team.
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other online learning software/sources
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations. 
• A current satisfactory National Police Certificate and a current driver’s licence is required
• This position requires a valid Working with Children Check.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of External Engagement is committed to the University’s growth ambitions through best practice marketing, the generation of international opportunities, and the forging of deep industry, media and alumni connections.  

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

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Applications close 11:55pm, 17 March 2024

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For more information regarding this position contact:

Anjelika Vorel
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Human Resources
E: **************@adelaide.edu.au

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.