About the role

The Student Engagement Coordinator’s primary objective is to ensure that Arc’s aim to offer the most diverse and comprehensive Volunteering opportunities to the students of UNSW is met. This is done by providing the students with an ever-growing number of opportunities outside the academic aspect of uni-life, and by delivering several of Arc’s volunteer programs, including the full suite of Arc’s sustainability programs and events.

3-5 days per week depending on what suits you!

Who are we?

Located on the University of New South Wales’ Kensington campus, Arc is one of Australia’s biggest & best student organisations and is made up of a dynamic and energetic group of people focused on providing students with the best experience possible. We work hard. We expect results (but we have fun doing it).

Arc is all about students. Through events, volunteering, clubs & societies, sports, developmental opportunities, and anything student-centred, we create opportunities for students to make the most of their university experience. If you believe university is about more than classes and exams, Arc may just be the place for you.

Responsibilities

Support student staff

• Supervise a number of Program Coordinators (casual student staff members) and manage their development goal
• Recruit, train and prepare volunteers to provide services and community engagement

Volunteer Coordinator Admin Tasks

• Recruiting Program Coordinators

Volunteer Program Admin Tasks

• Recruiting volunteers to engage with the program
• Grow the program, maximising the scalability of the model
• Define and build the new UNSW Urban Garden community, activating the space, and engaging students and staff to participate in workshops and events around sustainability, garden care, and growing fresh produce.
• Assist in maintaining the Department’s web pages, social media and promoting the department and its programs to the student body
• Project-manage tasks as required by the Director and Deputy Director of Student Engagement.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Director and Deputy Director of Student Engagement
• Have a thorough and working knowledge of Arc policies and procedures relating to clubs and grants and Arc’s Volunteer programs.

Please view the position description for more information.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Selection Criteria - Essential

• Project planning skills, including experience in planning, overseeing and finalising the completion of projects.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to positively engage with many different types of people especially UNSW students;
• The ability to coach and mentor young adults in the areas of project management, events management, people management & income generation (e.g. fundraising & sponsorship);
• Passion and enthusiasm about student life on campus, non-academic programs and services offered to students at Arc @ UNSW;

• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Ethical Practice, along with the ability to apply these principles in the workplace.
• Strong ethical and professional work attitude.

Desirable

• Passion for and understanding of sustainability and sustainable practices;
• Experience delivering services;
• Experience with leadership training and mentoring;
• Experience coordinating and supporting volunteers;
• Experience in digital engagement, web management and social media;

What We Can Offer You

• Base salary $62,000 pro-rata plus super depending on experience
• While we offer a flexible working arrangement, we have an epic office at the heart of the UNSW campus at Kensington with superb access to the light rail.
• Culture that truly values and supports diversity and inclusiveness.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of students and the extended UNSW community
• Staff wellness initiatives
• Get 24/7 access to unlimited counselling for you and your family when you need it through our EAP Service.
• Strong culture of development with opportunities
• Fun, social and supportive culture (with monthly cake, run club, crafternoons and more)
• Enjoy up to 4 additional paid annual leave days at the end of the year

How to Apply

If you would like to apply, please submit the following:

1. Your resume
2. One page cover letter addressing why this role at Arc is perfect for you