AddressJob no: 0042117
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Academic Services
Salary: UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Manage data and timelines for graduations, ensuring smooth operations and stakeholder communication.
- Shape unforgettable student experiences.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
Join us at the University of Melbourne as a Student Events Officer (SEO), where you'll be at the forefront of organising key university events like graduations and exams. With a focus on student experience and academic integrity, you'll manage large-scale activities, handle data, and provide high-quality customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team, improve processes, and ensure events run smoothly. If you're ready to make a significant impact and create memorable experiences, apply now to join our team!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage, manipulate and supply the data of students as their course statuses change and they become eligible to graduate.
- Responding to staff requests and queries regarding graduations.
- Coordinate timelines associated with graduations and liaise with key stakeholders in communicating deadlines.
Who we are looking for
Are you skilled in the art of connection, communication, and coordination, all while exercising sound judgment and compassion? We are actively seeking an administration professional who embodies finesse, effortlessly maneuvering through diverse groups such as students, colleagues, and external partners. Your ability to articulate ideas with clarity and persuasion is paramount, whether it's drafting emails, and guidelines, or crafting training materials. Your organisational prowess is indispensable, coupled with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with ease while remaining composed and demonstrating adept problem-solving. Suppose you thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments and bring a blend of keen judgment and empathetic understanding to your interactions. In that case, we wholeheartedly invite you to explore joining our team.
You will also have:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Proficient in standard software like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), adaptable to new technology.
- Skilled in extracting, analysing, and managing data with precision and quality control. Advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Strong team player, maintaining focus and productivity in dynamic environments. Willingness to contribute to delivering high-quality student services and events.
This role requires work during event periods and at times outside of regular hours to deliver high impact outcomes for the University.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Academic Services
Academic Services brings together student, academic and library services in an integrated network to support the University’s core business of learning and teaching, research and engagement.
This role is located within one of the five service clusters in Academic Services – Student Administration – which manages the student lifecycle from admission to graduation.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 9th June 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description: Student Events Officer 0042117.pdf
