Student Experience Programs Coordinator

• Full time, Continuing role located at the Camperdown Campus
• Exciting opportunity to lead key strategic touchpoints in the student journey and enhance the student experience at the Business School
• Base Salary, HEO 7, $104,633- $113,992 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Student Life team at the University of Sydney Business School facilitate a program of activities and engagement for a diverse student body of more than 16 000 students, both at the postgraduate and undergraduate level. Comprising opportunities that support and enrich our students experience, we are a dynamic, fast paced and high performing team that places student centricity at the heart of all we do.

The Student Experience Programs Coordinator leads the planning and delivery of key projects in the student life cycle such as onboarding and transition, mentoring programs, and the club and society network. Reporting to the Student Life Manager, the role will work closely with academic and professional staff stakeholders at all levels, and partner with students to co-design and facilitate the program.

This role presents a unique opportunity take ownership of a program of activities and generate meaningful outcomes for our students, and broader Business School community, as well as showcase your exceptional project management and leadership abilities. If you're a natural people person who thrives busy and varied professional environments and stives for excellence in all that you do, then we would love to hear from you!

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• end to end project manage the content for our onboarding and transition program for our commencing and continuing students (including Welcome Week)
• facilitate the Business School's Peer Mentoring program
• manage, refine and continue to scale the Business School's Industry Mentoring Program, in partnership with the External Engagement team
• manage the Business School's affiliate Club and Society network
• evaluation, measurement and reporting on all of the above
• ad hoc duties and responsibilities as advised by the manager.

About You

• excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a competency and willingness to present and facilitate sessions as required
• highly developed interpersonal skills including an ability to build relationships and establish networks in a student centric and team environment
• proven success in the end to end project management and delivery of large scale student focussed events and activities
• advanced working knowledge and skills with the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel and Word, and a capability and willingness to learn new platforms as required
• experience with or capacity to, manage a diverse group of stakeholders; including students, senior leadership, academics, industry sponsors and other external contacts
• strong problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a high volume environment
• a team player, with a positive, outcomes focussed attitude and a willingness to pitch in when required to get the job done
• relevant experience in a higher education institution or comparable commercial or government sector environment (desirable)

Please ensure you upload a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the role (2 pages max).

We Offer

• a fun, supportive and inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to make your projects your own and try new ideas
• flexible working arrangements
• access to professional development opportunities, paid volunteer days and 17% superannuation + leave loading and fitness passport access
• the opportunity to make a genuine and meaningful impact on the students that we partner with during a formative time in their lives

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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If you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] . For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kristy Ryan at [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Sunday 17 March 2024 11:59 PM