Student Services Coordinator

The Student Services Coordinator plays a central role in coordinating and delivering student support services for both online and on-campus learners. This role provides direct student services while also supervising Student Services Officers located on other campuses.  

This position is suited to a passionate, proactive and driven leader who is committed to student success, wellbeing and delivering excellent student experience. The ideal candidate is confident in leading a team, building positive relationships with students, and engaging in challenging conversations when needed. They must be approachable, supportive and willing to address difficult situations with students in a fair, respectful and constructive manner. The role provides leadership and guidance to the team, ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery across campuses, fosters team development and drives continuous improvement in student engagement and support services. 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership and Oversight 

• Encourage continuous professional development (PD) and upskilling for self and team; maintain a development plan and identify opportunities for training. 

• Provide daily supervision, support, and mentorship to the Student Services Officers.  

• Coordinate workloads and monitor service delivery across campuses to ensure consistency and coverage. 

• Facilitate regular team meetings and individual check-ins to align efforts and support staff development. 

• Identify service gaps and implement improvements in collaboration with the Student Support Manager. 

• Support onboarding and training of new Student Services Officers across campuses. 

• Act as the first escalation point for complex student matters handled by the wider Student Services team. 

• Track team performance and contribute data to planning and reporting activities. 

• Collaborate with the Student Support Manager to prepare reports for the Board of Studies. 

Student Support 

• Coordinate online and on-campus student orientations for each study period. 

• Support new on-campus student arrivals and enrolment processes in collaboration with the Administration team. 

• Ensure students have access to support services, including tutoring, counselling, technical and academic support. 

• Provide pastoral support to on-campus students, addressing wellbeing and cultural adjustment needs. 

• Educate international students on ESOS requirements and student visa obligations. 

• Coordinate meetings with at-risk students alongside the Student Success & Integrity Officer, escalating complex issues where required. 

• Monitor student wellbeing and escalate concerns where appropriate. 

• Oversee and support student applications for financial hardship assistance in collaboration with the Student Services team, with approvals managed by the Student Support Manager. 

• Coordinate student documentation and requests in collaboration with the Student Services team. 

• Oversee the delivery of Student Success Workshops for online and on-campus students. 

• Manage and maintain the Student Support Hub Moodle pages. 

• Monitor student engagement metrics and report trends across online and on-campus cohorts.

PRISMS and CoE Management 

• Manage student records and reporting requirements within the PRISMS (Provider Registration and International Student Management System). 

• Process and update Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs) for variations such as course extensions, deferrals, and cancellations. 

• Ensure all CoE updates align with current ESOS Act and National Code requirements. 

• Liaise with admissions, compliance, and admin teams to verify data accuracy and timeliness of PRISMS reporting. 

• Provide advice and support to students regarding the impact of enrolment changes on visa status. 

• Assist in maintaining compliance documentation and prepare audit-ready reports as required. 

General Duties 

• Ensure accuracy of student records in SMS and LMS systems. 

• Assist at campus reception and manage student enquiries. 

• Collaborate with campus services and facilities teams for operational support. 

• Liaise regularly with staff at other campuses to align support approaches. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum 3 years' experience in student support or higher education services. 

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 

• Strong understanding of international student support and ESOS compliance. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, learning management systems, and online communication tools. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor a dispersed team. 

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities. 

We’re for Everyone

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, mature-aged workers, and people with disability. Your unique perspective strengthens our team and our mission.

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