Student Excellence Program Coordinator

$90,406 to $98,895
- Ongoing, full-time
- Gardens Point

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Student Excellence Program Coordinator to join HiQ, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

The Student Excellence Program Coordinator is responsible for the College of Excellence, an co-curricular program offering experiential and immersive learning experiences for high achieving undergraduate students. The purpose of the College of Excellence is to ensure our scholars are well supported throughout their learning journey, that they embody QUT’s values and are future ready for their chosen career. This position reports to the Manager Student Engagement & Sport for supervision, workload management and for Performance Planning and Review (PPR). Key responsibilities include: - Design and deliver a program of co-curricular learning experience and professional development opportunities that development leadership skills, social and emotional intelligence, curiosity, and other attributes required of navigate work environments. - Contribute to the recruitment, success, and wellbeing of our scholarship students through internal and external partnerships and deliver transformative experiences that deepen engagement, promote civic responsibility, and creates a sense of community within the College. - Develop and implement strategies that build aspirations with higher degree research and the attainment of Prestige Scholarships. - Coordinate the promotion and marketing of Excellence Scholarships and the College of Excellence together with the Marketing & Communications department, including participation in QUT Open Day, TSXPO, and other promotional events. - Oversee the training and development of para-professional staff within Student Engagement and Sport, including coaching and mentoring of College Fellows and student volunteers. - Maintain accurate records of students’ involvement with the College, undertaking regular evaluations, reports, and research to enable the continuous improvement of the program. - Compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices. To ensure job flexibility the successful appointee may be required to: - perform any other duties as nominated by the University consistent with the relevant classification descriptors detailed in the Enterprise Agreement. Staff undertaking any new duties will receive training;
- participate in job rotation or multiskilling in consultation with their supervisor;
- work across campuses

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Administrative Division**

Administrative Division supports the governance and operations of the University, including planning and quality, facilities and services for students and staff. The Administrative Division is led by the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar.

**About Student Services and Wellbeing**

The Student Services and Wellbeing portfolio leads the university-wide strategy and coordination of all non-academic matters related to the student experience. The portfolio of Student Services and Wellbeing delivers a range of services across the student life cycle, as well as providing advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy.

Student Services and Wellbeing consists of the following departments: Student Administration, Student Engagement, Equity, Student Services and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE). The portfolio also has strong links to and works closely with QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit and Human Resources.

Student Services and Wellbeing aspires to be a collaborative, distinctive and innovative department that makes a real and positive difference to students, from pre-tertiary to graduation and beyond. The portfolio is focused on delivering services to support the university’s commitment to an exceptional student experience, leading to positive outcomes in success, retention and completion. This includes developing a campus culture which is inclusive, safe, and respectful for all students and staff.

Student Engagement provides the essential services for students that enable transformational experiences empowering our students to achieve their professional and personal goals. Student Engagement comprises of HiQ Contact Centre and Service Points, Future Student & Conversion, Engagement teams, and Sport. Engagement with future students and their orientation to the QUT student experience is a core focus of Student Engagement. The Engagement team is responsible for delivering co-curricular programs that further build QUT’s sense of community and support students to d