Student Outreach Coordinator / Manager

The Opportunity

Join the Education Team within the Faculty of Engineering as a Student Outreach Coordinator/Manager. This is a key role within the team that is responsible for driving impactful initiatives to enrich the student experience. You will oversee student society connections, the student ambassador program and collaborate on experiential learning programs. This role will give you the opportunity to foster key society relationships, strategically guide the student ambassador program, aid program development, and manage team reporting. This is an opportunity to support students in their university experience in a role that will provide career advancement.

This role reports to the Manager – Student Experience & Opportunities.

• Salary, Broadbanded Level 7/8: $106,351 to $133,948 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 2 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
• Flexible working arrangements

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research faculty. It is the largest and most prestigious engineering faculty in Australia, graduating the largest number of engineers and with the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in fundamental and applied research the faculty aims to be placed in the top 20 internationally by 2025. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills and Experience

Level 7

• A degree in Business, Communications, Engineering or related field, with relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in engagement and program development. Demonstrated expertise in fostering student engagement and crafting programs/initiatives aimed at enhancing skills and cultivating a sense of community among participants.
• Engagement and stakeholder management skills including the ability to establish long-term relationships with student, academic and external stakeholders, with a strong track record in delivery of successful outcomes.
• Skilled in managing budgets for student engagement programs, ensuring effective resource allocation and financial responsibility.
• Committed to innovation, adapting to changing needs, and implementing best practices in program management.
• Superior communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write content for mass communication and effectively deliver public presentations.
• Excellent time management and 3organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Level 8 (in addition to the above)

• A postgraduate qualification with relevant experience in student engagement and events, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in advising, mentoring, or supporting student organisations, maintaining partnerships with external stakeholders and measuring the effectiveness of engagement activities and programs.
• Proven ability to provide strategic guidance on initiatives that have broad impact and align with objectives.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures, with experience managing budgets for events and program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs focused on specific outcomes that engage multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working/Hybrid working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: ***********@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 29th April 2024

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.