Student Engagement Officer

An opportunity to share your expertise in our dynamic operations team supporting the development and education of future doctors. We are seeking a self-motivated team player committed to continuous improvement to support our global teaching and clinical activities.
- Level 6, part-time appointment (0.5 FTE) for 3 years
- Salary range: $87,460 - $94,631 p.a. (pro rata) +17% Super

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.

The Schools Operations team provides academic support services and general administrative support to the University’s Schools.

**About the opportunity**

As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide expertise in a wide variety of administrative duties to support the operations of the Global MD program. These include Student engagement, admissions, selection, orientation and student transitions between campuses and clinical placements. You will work collaboratively across the Global MD team to ensure high quality service provision and student-focused responses to changing demands.
- Provide general administrative support for the Global MD program across all functions associated with School Operations
- Provide administrative support for the Global MD Executive Leadership Team
- Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings and international events with our Arizona based Global MD team, students and alumni
- Coordinate Global MD student/staff on-boarding and administration support
- Develop marketing and social media engagement for the Global MD Program working synergistically with colleagues in Brand, Marketing and Recruitment (BMR)
- Liaise with the Arizona-based marketing teams (Global MD Arizona) to provide updates to the University websites and Intranet pages
- Provide support with internal and external engagement activities undertaken by UWA Medical School
- Prepare agenda and minutes for committees and take follow up actions when required
- Liaise and work collaboratively with other teams across the Medical School and College Services, providing administrative assistance support, across a range of areas, including support for teaching programs as required
- Respond appropriately to complex and detailed enquiries using judgement and initiative
- Other duties as directed

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

- Relevant degree qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
- Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level in tertiary student support, admissions and engagement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and content management systems
- Ability to provide reports on the effectiveness of social media and website analytics
- Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated written, verbal, digital, social media and/or marketing experience to effectively communicate to a wide variety of audiences.
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
- Commitment to providing a high level of quality customer service

**What we offer to you**

The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package including 17% superannuation. We also offer a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with up to 36 weeks paid parental leave, along with work life balance and the opportunity to be part of a high performing, dynamic, friendly and supportive team. We value professional development and encourage our staff to further themselves with the various Professional & Development opportunities available. Our beautiful and historic campus situated in Matilda Bay has wonderful onsite facilities including on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy, a gym and aquatic centre, supermarket and medical centre, cultural activities (like Laurance Wilson Art Gallery and Somerset Cinemas). Staff parking and well-connected transport options are available.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: POSITI_1.DOC

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection