Educational Partnerships Coordinator

• Part time 0.8FTE
• Fixed Term until 21/12/2024
• Shepparton Campus
• Be part of a passionate and innovative team

About the position

The Pathways Program is a regional initiative that aims to address the disparity in higher education participation and attainment between regional and metropolitan areas. It focuses on increasing educational engagement among senior secondary school students by providing them with a comprehensive framework of academic capacity-building sessions, literacy tutoring and resources, pastoral strategies, and university immersions.

Duties will include:

• Work with Head of Campus, schools, and La Trobe University colleagues to adapt and implement the workshops and resources for the program.
• Develop, organise, and facilitate workshops for students from fourth term year 11 to entry and commencement at university, focusing on the areas of Career Development, Study Skills and Wellbeing, in particular.
• Deliver online workshops to remote participating schools.
• Recruit, train and manage Student Mentors to co-facilitate workshops.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 3 years relevant experience in the education sector; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to present in group settings within secondary schools from regional low socio-economic areas.
• Ability to assist in the development of activities and resources that improve educational skills, pastoral awareness, and university preparedness for participating senior school students.
• Demonstrated understanding of regional communities and educational issues impacting the Shepparton area.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Thursday 8th February 2024

Position Enquiries: Cherie Dyde via Email [email protected]     

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White via Email [email protected]   

Position Description below:

 PD - Educational Partnerships Coordinator Shepparton.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.