**Job No**: USU5654
**Location**: Camperdown, Sydney, NSW
Join a fun and vibrant team within the USU community.
Permanent part-time internal opportunity with guaranteed 20 hours per week.
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WHO YOU ARE
As a USU Student Activities Officer, you're an outgoing and friendly individual who enjoys customer service and pays close attention to detail in every task.
This Permanent Part Time opportunity is offered internally, and you will be the first point of contact for USU Members (and non-members), so maintaining a professional workplace tone is essential.
You are passionate about generating excitement and promoting the benefits of USU Membership and USU Rewards. Additionally, you have a keen interest in all aspects of the USU, including Membership, Programs, Clubs and Societies, and Volunteering.
You thrive on variety and enjoy being challenged In this role, you will handle promotional, administrative, registration, and customer service responsibilities across these programs.
You should have prior knowledge of the USU and likely have played an active role in some capacity. You are eager to expand your knowledge by working two or more weekdays during the semester.
WHO WE ARE
We are the heart of Student Life on Campus. Our focus is to provide the best campus experience in Australia. The USU provide one of the largest Clubs and Societies program in Australia, host Campus Flagship events such as Welcome Week Festival, Pride Festival, International Festival as well as a bunch of one-off events that incorporate our sustainable values as well as our individual portfolios including: Wom*ns, Ethnocultural, Disability and more.
The USU provides a Membership program (USU Rewards or USU Membership) which unlocks a gateway to Club events and activities, great deals across all USU venues and Membership perks such as cheap eats. You also have the option to join as many USU Clubs as you please.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Student Activities Officer roles offer great flexibility around rostering to meet your study requirements as well as being a great opportunity to work on the Sydney University Camperdown Campus. In this role, you will be trained across four areas: Student Programs, Membership, Clubs and Societies and Volunteering.
**Student Experience**: Assist with general event enquires from customers, perform administrative tasks where required, assist with Student Programs events/festivals where required.
**Membership**: Manage Membership enquiries, drive Membership sales, perform ad-hoc administrative tasks, process registrations and manual payments when required
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Currently enrolled at the University of Sydney
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of USU events, programs and services
At least 6 months demonstrated exemplary customer service experience, in voluntary or paid capacities, ideally working in a youth or member-focused organisation
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Current USU Member (Membership is free, sign up here)
Excellent computer skills - especially in computer-based administrative systems
At least 6 months demonstrated point of sale and cash handling experience
HOURS OF WORK
This is a Permanent Part Time position, offering 20 hours per week.
Please note, this opportunity is only available internally.
SALARY
$ 32,173.71 + 12% superannuation
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Sunday, 14 November 2024, 11.59pm
HOW TO APPLY
Please read the position description here before applying.
Attach a Cover Letter (max 2 pages, in MS Word or PDF format only) addressing the selection criteria, referring to the Position Description, detailing why you wish to be a Student Activities Officer and what you can offer the position
Attach your resume (max 2 pages, in MS Word or PDF format only)
ABOUT THE USU
Founded in 1874, the USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia's oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.
Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We also run an amazing array of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange Program, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, fresh affordable food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise.