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Form of work Full-time Fixed-term (2 years) Located at Honeysuckle
Higher Education Worker Level 6
Play an integral role in this dynamic environment
The Program Coordinator is an integral part of the I2N team, responsible for implementing and delivering Startups @ School - an ambitious program of speaker training and high school incursions. The Startups @ School initiative is focused on reaching and inspiring senior high school students to pursue technology-enabled entrepreneurship across NSW. The role is required to build and maintain strong relationships with I2N, related parts of University of Newcastle, entrepreneurs being supported in I2N programs, and high school contacts including career advisors and teachers.
This involves planning, coordinating, and executing programs, including logistics, timelines, budget, venue bookings, promotion, school engagement, participant recruitment, program collateral, AV and presenting at schools
About the Unit
The Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) facilitates the development of enterprise skills of students, researchers, alumni and the wider community, and supports pre-startups, startups and scaleups by connecting founders to coaching, capital, customers, and a community of entrepreneurs.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
This fixed term position is full time until December 2024 and will be located at the City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $82707.00p.a.+17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.
Your next steps
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Your application must include:
Your resume
A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
Demonstrated experience in events and community engagement programs / project delivery.
Strong public (in person and digital) presentation skills in a classroom or similar setting
Proven ability to build relationships and positive rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, set appropriate goals, prioritise work, manage time and workload, pro-active problem solving and decision-making skills.
Desirable
Experience engaging with secondary students and high schools in the delivery of educational programs
Knowledge of technology-enabled entrepreneurship / startups, either building one or working in one would be favourable.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).
Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
For specific position enquiries, please contact Siobhan Curran on (02) 4921 6951 or via email Siobhan.Curran@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Tuesday 7th February 2022 at 11.59pm AEDT
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
