Student Experience and Engagement Officer
Apply locations Camperdown Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 0126693
Exciting opportunity to join an award-winning Student Affairs and Engagement portfolioFull time, fixed-term contract until May 2025, located in our Camperdown/Darlington campusBase salary of $86,511 - $96,863 + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunity The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is driven by academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and social inclusion, with a commitment to solving pressing global challenges. The Student Affairs and Engagement portfolio supports the academic, professional and social success of over 14,000 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences through the delivery of a range of innovative engagement programs.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint a communications and events specialist to join our high performing and student-focused team in the role of Student Experience and Engagement Officer.
Working in a fun, dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will be coordinating communications including creating newsletters, developing marketing collateral, and organising and delivering student-focused initiatives at scale.
You will also provide administrative support for the successful delivery of our suite of student programs including the:
First Year Transition ProgramInternational Student ProgramStudent Leadership ProgramStudent Partnership ProgramStudent Success and Advising ProgramTherapaws: Student-led dog therapyWe are a high-performing, supportive team that values your professional development and achieving positive outcomes for students and staff. The team has been awarded three Vice Chancellor's Awards for Excellence for the quality of programs they deliver.
The Student Affairs and Engagement team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the academic, social and professional success of students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This is achieved through the delivering of effective, evidence-based programs and initiatives throughout the student life cycle in the areas of orientation, transition, academic advice and progression, leadership development and volunteering, student engagement, health, and wellbeing, work integrated learning and careers.
About you Excellent verbal and written communication skills, for preparing routine and more complex reports and correspondenceHighly developed interpersonal skills including building relationships and working in a client services and team environmentAdvanced level computer, desktop publishing and internet skills (including Microsoft Office, Canvas and relational databases) and experience creating marketing materials and digital media using a variety of formats such as PowerPoint, In Design, Adobe and Social Media platformsSound judgment and initiative to prioritise and meet deadlines in a high-volume environmentDemonstrated experience organising events (at scale) from concept to deliveryRelevant experience at a higher education institution, or comparable commercial or government sector experienceKnowledge of issues relating to University Policy and experience in delivering advice and support to studentsAbility to work independently as well as part of a team.Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
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.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply As part of your application, please include a supporting document with responses to the following questions:
Describe a large-scale event you have developed and delivered(No more than 2 pages) Describe a marketing campaign that you have created. Please include a copy of any collateral and/or communications that was part of the campaign as well as details of the impactA copy of a written report (no more than 2 pages) which you have authoredApplications (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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