The Engagement Officer (Apartment)'s primary objective is to organise and facilitate engaging weekly activations to enable students in UNSW Apartments to build their communities and connect with one another. The Officer is responsible for assisting in planning and executing 4x weekly events to enrich student experience at UNSW Terraces, Jacaranda Hall, Cowper St Apartments, and Barker St Apartments.
Who are We?
Arc is UNSW’s student organisation. We like to call ourselves the cool older sibling. We know that the best parts of going to uni is all the stuff you do outside the classroom, and we pride ourselves on making that experience awesome. We do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in-person. Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of full of like-minded students, who believe in listening to students, working together and having fun between hard work. Work perks include professional development opportunities, the occasional work cake party, hot desk spaces, tickets to the Arc Annual Dinner, and more. But probably the best thing you’ll get out of working here are some friendships you’ll never forget.
Imposter Syndrome disclaimer: If you’re reading this thinking, ‘no way can I do this, I have no experience’, you should know that some of the best student Officers at Arc applied when they had no experience. We took them on because we believe in giving people their first chance, and because they showed they had a willingness to learn, problem solve and try new things. You could be that person too!
Job Description
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Program Operations
o Collaborate with supervisors, internal departments and other Arc programs cohesively.
o Facilitate or oversee the delivery of four student-facing events per week, ensuring smooth execution across each location (UNSW Terraces, Jacaranda Hall, Barker Street Apartments, and Cowper Street Apartments).
o Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, runsheets, and logistics for small scale events, executing them within set parameters.
o Coordinate with or source external facilitators where necessary to deliver specialised activities.
o Engage with students during events, fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and enthusiastic atmosphere.
• Logistics & Admin
o Track metrics and meet targets around student engagement and participation in relation to program goals & KPTs.
o Complete risk assessments, safety briefings, and other ad hoc administration tasks.
o Report on progress to key university stakeholders
Desired Skills and Experience
SELECTION CRITERIA
• A UNSW student in 2024.
• Passionate about the primary objectives of the program and able to inspire and motivate others
• High attention to detail with proven organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to take initiative, problem solve, and make decisions under pressure
• Understand university student’s needs and an ability to effectively incorporate these into the program's operations.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and public speaking.
• Experience in facilitating events and/or leadership.
What We Can Offer You
• Flexible hours to suit your Uni timetable (average of 20 hrs/wk)
• A casual hourly rate of $32.91/ hr
• A unique opportunity to positively impact your peers
• A fun, fast and driven environment with lots of potential for learning and growth
• Awesome professional experience working in a sector leading organisation
