Student Experience Officer

Brand new position
Be part of the launch of our new Kaplan Business School Gold Coast campus
Excellent employee benefits, including 26 days annual leave
About the Role
As part of the launch of our new Kaplan Business School Gold Coast campus, we are looking for two positive and energetic full time Student Experience Officers to join our growing team.
The Student Experience Officer is responsible for delivering an exceptional Student Experience, guiding them through their student life cycle, providing pastoral care and ensuring their overall welfare. Working with other members across the campus and the business, our aim is to deliver the ultimate Student Experience.
Other Key Responsibilities will include:
Be the face of KBS and the first point of contact for all students studying on campus and online, creating a supportive and engaged community between staff and students;
Provide excellent customer service, advice, guidance and support to students regarding KBS programs and services and respond professionally, accurately to student’s inquiries;
Offer direction and advice on a student’s study progress and performance including attendance, welfare and transitional arrangements for new students;
Offer counselling to KBS students regarding study progression, load, and non-academic minor personal issues, utilising professional counselling organisations when appropriate;
Coordinate and deliver major functions and events at the campus including orientation and graduation;
Provide advice and information to applicants, agents, academics, general staff, and external agencies, about programs, procedures and services;
Work with key stakeholders nationally to play a major part in delivering the KBS strategic plan;
Actively represent Kaplan at events and industry networking events;
Organise social events, networking opportunities, information sessions and Guest Speaker forums both on campus and externally, and
Actively market KBS Jobs and Careers services to students using a variety of mediums.
About You
The successful candidate will be positive and engaging with an appetite for delivering a high quality and holistic standard of service.
In addition, the successful candidate will have:
Positive and supportive communication style with experience across a variety of key stakeholders
A self-starter with a professional image who has accuracy and strong attention to detail; and
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, including cross cultural sensitivity, and a high level of interpersonal skills;
Ability to plan, control, coordinate and manage activities with minimal supervision;
Experience with conflict management and resolution;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to quickly learn new systems;
Knowledge of key legislation, policies and procedures relevant to international students desirable
It is a requirement of all Kaplan employees to complete a National Police Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check in the relevant state.
Our hours of operation are from 8:00am – 8:30pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm Saturday. Expectation is to work shifts within these times.
Applications Close 5th January 2024.
Kaplan Business School
Kaplan Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, accounting, marketing, management, tourism, entrepreneurship, health services, digital management, analytics, project management and leadership.
Join and be part of a team where what you say is valued, where you’re trusted to work independently, and where you can experience what it’s like to be on the other side of tertiary education.
Kaplan Australia has been recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. We pride ourselves on being a kind and inclusive organisation that is reflective of our diverse student group across Kaplan Business School, Kaplan Professional and our Pathways Colleges, and truly value the richness and experience of our diverse team. We will use this momentum to continue to enhance our equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
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