- Work with a fun and vibrant team in the USU community
- Help make Welcome Fest an experience to remember!
- Further job opportunities available in a variety of areas
- $30.72 per hour + 11% superannuation
As a USU Student Activities Coordinator, you’re an outgoing and friendly individual who enjoys customer service and possesses a high level of detail when it comes to any task. You will be the first point of contact for USU Members (and non-members), so a professional workplace tone is a must. You are passionate about generating excitement and promoting the benefits of USU Membership and USU Rewards. You are also interested in all aspects of the USU, including Membership, Programs, Clubs and Societies and Volunteering.
You like to be challenged with variety! The Student Activities Officer will perform promotional, administrative, registration and customer service responsibilities across the above programs.
You will have prior knowledge of the USU and have most likely played an active role in some aspect. You wish to expand your knowledge by working two or more weekdays during the Semester.
WHO WE ARE
We are the heart of Student Life on Campus. Our focus is to provide the best campus experience in Australia. The USU provide one of the largest Clubs and Societies program in Australia, host Campus Flagship events such as Welcome Week Festival, Pride Festival, International Festival as well as a bunch of one-off events that incorporate our sustainable values as well as our individual portfolios including: Wom*ns, Ethnocultural, Disability and more.
The USU provides a Membership program (USU Rewards or USU Membership) which unlocks a gateway to Club events and activities, great deals across all USU venues and Membership perks such as cheap eats. You also have the option to join as many USU Clubs as you please.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Student Activity Officer roles offer great flexibility around rostering to meet your study requirements as well as being a great opportunity to work on the Sydney University Camperdown Campus. In this role, you will be trained across four areas: Student Programs, Membership, Clubs and Societies and Volunteering.
Student Programs: Assist with general event enquires from customers, perform administrative tasks where required, assist with Student Programs events/festivals where required.
Clubs and Societies: Process club admin including annual affiliation, event registration, grants and website content, and respond to general phone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
Membership: Manage Membership enquiries, drive Membership sales, perform ad-hoc administrative tasks, process registrations and manual payments when required.
ESSENTIAL DATES
- Thursday, 18 January 2024 or Friday, 19 January 2024 between 10am-2pm for a group interview (you must be available on at least one day)
- Thursday, 25 January 2024 – compulsory paid training (approx. 10am to 2pm)
- Wednesday, 31 January 2024 - start date
- Currently enrolled at the University of Sydney
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of USU events, programs and services
- At least 6 months demonstrated exemplary customer service experience, in voluntary or paid capacities, ideally working in a youth or member-focused organisation
- Current USU Member (Membership is free,
- At least 6 months demonstrated point of sale and cash handling experience
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Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).
ABOUT THE USU
Founded in 1874, the (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.
Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as . We also run an amazing array of programs, including an active and a , to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 as well as operate , providing great coffee, fresh affordable food, graduation gown hire and official .
We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.
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