Position Number: 0053459
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Coordinate and execute innovative domestic and international student recruitment strategies to drive enrolment and profile growth.
- Shape impactful recruitment campaigns, be a leader in a dynamic team and elevate the student experience globally.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Student Recruitment Coordinator, within the Future Students Divisional Group for the Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Education, and Melbourne Law School, leads efforts to promote the University’s graduate and undergraduate programs to prospective students locally and internationally. This role manages recruitment campaigns, events, projects and communications, builds key internal and external relationships, and manages one team member. With a focus on service excellence and innovative strategies, the coordinator plays a pivotal role in enhancing the University's profile and achieving enrolment outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide support to the Student Recruitment Manager and Future Students Manager on the recruitment and admissions plan for the Division and undertake ongoing review and monitoring against plan to meet KPIs.
- Create and deliver graduate recruitment activities aligned to the Divisional Group’s strategic recruitment targets.
- Contribute to undergraduate activities, especially large University-wide recruitment events, as required.
- Coordinate recruitment and conversion strategies relevant to the Divisional Group and participate in University-wide recruitment activity managed by the Future Students Hub in order to generate sufficient and high-quality student enquiries and application volumes so that relevant student load targets are met.
- Effectively motivate, coach and supervise the Student Recruitment and Enquiries Officer to achieve goals
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate excels in problem-solving and continuous improvement, leveraging an agile mindset to adapt to changing needs. With strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills, they effectively build relationships, influence outcomes, and confidently engage in public speaking and presentations to diverse stakeholders.
You will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in aligning organisational strategies and balancing resourcing demands, preferably within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in providing a high level of service delivery to students and Divisions alike.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute towards problem solving, and the ability to think flexibly and continuous improvement with an agile mindset.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services (SASS) provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
