Senior Co-Curricular Programs Coordinator enhancing student experienceFull time, 12-month Fixed term opportunityBase Salary HE07 $112,628 + 17% Superannuation
About the opportunity
The University is seeking a Senior Co-curricular Programs Coordinator in the Co-curricular Programs team to lead the design, coordination and delivery of targeted student programs and initiatives that enhance the student experience and support key University strategies.
Reporting to the Co-curricular Programs Manager, this role plays a key part in delivering a strategic co-design student facing initiative involving Peer Mentoring, leadership and development.
Working within Student Life, you will collaborate with teams across the University to design and deliver programs aligned to the student journey, informed by student data and experience insights. You will also support outreach initiatives for diverse student cohorts, contribute to campaign and event delivery, and assist with triage and referral of students to appropriate support services where needed.
This role contributes to a connected, data-informed and student-centred approach to co-curricular programming and student support.
Your key responsibilities will be to:manage, coach and lead a small team of Co-curricular Program Coordinatorslead student support outreach programs and initiatives for various cohorts across the Universitycontribute to the development and delivery of campaigns, workshops and events in collaboration with the Student Life teamdeliver tailored, cohort-specific programs and campaigns underpinned by student data and insightscoordinate and collaborate with Managers and Leads to deliver student support initiativeswork with Faculty Leads, Coordinators and student groups to identify cohort needs and develop joint priorities and initiativessupport additional student support outreach initiatives as directedassist with initial triage of students presenting with concerns and ensure timely referral to Student Wellbeing or Student Advising servicesAbout youdemonstrated ability to analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources to determine student needs and priorities, particularly for high-achieving studentsability to interpret policy information and assess impacts on student programs and initiativesexcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with tact and discretion when handling sensitive student mattersstrong time and workload management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder relationships and meet deadlinesdemonstrated experience working with students or young peopleexperience designing and delivering engaging content for campaigns, workshops, events and initiatives across online and face-to-face formatsexperience in student support, triage, advising or prevention-focused services, including use of digital delivery platformsprior experience and knowledge in higher or tertiary education will be highly regardedTo 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.
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EEO statementAt 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
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Senior Co-Curricular Programs Coordinator