Success Coach/industry Consultant

Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous - with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do
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What’s the job?

Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university, and we are building on that success by creating a student experience that leads the way in Australia’s higher education industry. Reporting to Gareth Mayo, Senior Success Coach, the purpose of the Success Coach/Industry Consultant - Hospitality is to support and motivate students for study and career success, helping them to secure placements, internships and opportunities in internal enterprises, as well as developing new and existing industry relationships which will assist students to secure high quality and relevant work opportunities during their studies. This role merges both Success Coach and Industry Consultant duties into one portfolio.

The Success Coach/Industry Consultant - Hospitality is responsible for developing new and existing industry engagement opportunities and partnerships for students and the vertical. These will include work-integrated learning opportunities for current students (including but not limited to professional placements and live briefs), employment opportunities for current students and alumni, B2B/B2B2C opportunities including promotion of the vertical’s product offerings, and research collaboration opportunities.

The role requires flexibility as duties and areas of responsibility may be changed in accordance with changing business needs and priorities, within the Industry team. The role may require to work outside of normal working hours to attend events or meet required deadlines.

Day-to-day accountabilities:
- Work with Academic teams to take custody of a cohort of students in a designated geographic area, documenting their career goals and ambitions and building their employability skills- Deliver and host relevant workshops and group activities to assist students to identify and play to their specific strengths and capabilities and achieve academic success- Setting up coaching conversations, reaching out to students to make sure they’re on track, advising students on progression through their course- Marking of Work Integrated Learning Student Self Reflective assessments on completion of Industry Practicum each academic term.- Work in partnership with the Program Director to deliver accredited curricula that develops students’ career management and employability skills, including resume / cover letter / interview / portfolio preparation, preparing for Work Integrated Learning and finding placements, industry and employer research, professional associations, professional practice, TGE Professional Assessment and personal branding- For each incoming intake of new students, work closely with Course and Careers Advisers to see students safely through their high-risk first 12 weeks by: participating in Orientation and monitoring student forums, helping students to document their career and study goals, connect students with academic and professional staff, contributing to the broader immersive learning strategy.

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This is a permanent full-time role based in Adelaide.

Who you are

To be successful in this position you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in and connection in the relevant discipline- Experience improving motivation and performance through coaching- Understanding of career management and employability skills in the relevant field- Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and solution focused- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and build relationships- Demonstrated time management skills- Ability to work autonomously in a self-driven environment

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020,
_Australian Financial Review_ named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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