Student Life Programs Coordinator

Job Title: Student Life Programs Coordinator

Location: Ultimo NSW | UTS Campus | Full-time

About ActivateUTS

ActivateUTS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to giving students a richer campus experience at UTS. We support over 180 student clubs and societies and manage a range of student programs, events, and wellbeing initiatives. Our values – Passion, Growth, Collaboration, Trust, and Inclusion – guide everything we do.

About the Role

The Student Life Programs Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating ActivateUTS Student Life Programs, with a focus on student engagement through volunteering and the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA). You will support high-quality student experiences by managing program delivery, volunteer engagement, student communications, and event execution. This role also assists with the Elite Performer Program and contributes to operational and program improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver CAPA events and activities, coordinating documentation, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the Elite Performer Program (EAP), including recruitment, communications, and student engagement.
• Coordinate ActivateUTS volunteer programs (Lenny's Mates, Wellbeing Reps, Paparazzi, Tour Guides), including recruitment, tracking, communications, and digital platform management.
• Maintain accurate student and volunteer records, reporting to the leadership team.
• Contribute to program improvement, operational processes, and student engagement initiatives.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Manager, Student Life (Programs and Wellbeing), or General Manager, Student Life and Sport.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Experience in a student leadership role, club executive, volunteer role, or EPP program.
• Experience in events coordination or management.
• Experience supporting volunteer programs and managing digital systems.
• Knowledge of university student life, activities, and wellbeing needs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Good administrative, time management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Understanding of youth engagement and cultural diversity.

Desirable

• Background in volunteering, student engagement, or CAPA.
• Current First Aid Certificate or Mental Health First Aid Accreditation.
• Qualifications or experience in event planning, student engagement, or program coordination.

Why Join Us

Be part of a dynamic and inclusive organisation at the heart of UTS, delivering programs that support students' personal and professional growth. At ActivateUTS, we offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to contribute across diverse student programs
• Free gym membership
• Daily meal allowance
• Additional paid leave days
• Wellbeing initiatives
• A fun, inclusive team culture

Life at ActivateUTS

• 190 student clubs and societies (22,000+ memberships)
• Major campus events, including O'Day and O'Fest
• Sports programs (8 programs, 2 gyms, 350+ student-athletes)
• Food and beverage venues, a commercial function centre, and ActivateFit – the on-campus gym
• Learn more at

Follow us: @activateuts @theloftuts @undergrounduts @aerialutsfunctioncentre @theutsstore

Formerly known as UTS Union, ActivateUTS is a non-profit organisation established over 40 years ago, dedicated to enriching the UTS community and the student experience during their time studying at UTS. ActivateUTS supports over 130 affiliated clubs and societies; we also bring together an array of campus facilities, including great bars, cafes, retail outlets, a fitness centre, physiotherapy and also student events, clubs and societies. Learn more about us here - - and check out some of our Instagram pages: @activateuts @theloftuts @undergrounduts @aerialutsfunctioncentre