About the role
Shape the student experience at UNSW! Work alongside a team of full time and student staff to engage and develop the students of UNSW by supporting over 350 student-run Clubs. Spearhead Arc’s engagement with Arc-affiliated Clubs through coordinating Club-focused events and initiatives, and encouraging, facilitating and elevating Club-run activities. If you think you can enliven the student experience through taking Club-focused events, activities and initiatives to the next level then apply now, we’ve been waiting for you!
Who are we?
Arc UNSW is a not-for-profit student life organisation, whose mission is to provide the best student experience. We support over 350 student clubs, wellness and sustainability programs, manage the Village Green Sporting precinct, and run several venues on campus including the Grad Shop and Roundhouse. Our core values of Students At The Centre, Do Good Things, In It Together, Always Learning and Have Some Fun encapsulate everything we do.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
The role will have varied tasks which may include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate and provide event management and logistical support to events run by the Arc team, such as O-Week, Launch Week, Games Galore, Clubs Takeover and International Markets.
• Drive engagement between the Arc Clubs team and student stakeholders, especially Arcaffiliated Clubs, their members and the wider UNSW community.
• Develop engaging and approachable relationships with Clubs and Club Executives
• Create and present training to Clubs and student staff on events and risk management as well as other areas that will allow student events to thrive.
• Provide support and advice on running both small and large-scale events to enhance the visibility of Arc Clubs and Arc-affiliated Clubs within the UNSW Community
• Review existing Arc-run Club event and activity offerings and drive the development of new offerings, in consultation with students and Clubs
• Assist the Clubs Assistant Manager and Clubs Manager to develop & achieve department goals, especially in relation to Club stakeholder engagement
• Assist in the delivery of other student programs and events
What We Can Offer You
• A full-time role of 5 days per week
• Salary of $65000 plus Super
• A unique opportunity to shape what Club-focused engagement looks like at UNSW
• A fun, fast and driven environment with lots of potential for learning and growth
• Awesome professional experience working in a sector leading organisation
• A chance to be a change maker – making a real difference
• A spot on our trivia team (How’s your geography knowledge?)
• Convenient and central office location on UNSW’s Kensington Campus
• Secure employment with a supportive team.
How to Apply
Applications close Tuesday 3rd June at 5pm.
If you would like to apply, please submit the following:
1. Your resume
2. A cover letter outlining why you would be the best person for the job, along with your availability to start.
QUESTIONS? For information, please contact Jamie Chambers by email at j.chambers@arc.unsw.edu.au.
Arc reserves the right to interview candidates during the application period.
Essential
• Passion for Campus life, to maximise it at UNSW through student Clubs.
• Proven skills and experience managing large scale events involving many stakeholders
• Experience in student engagement, ideally within a university setting
• Proven interpersonal skills and experience, ability to work with and positively engage with many different types of people, especially students in a student-oriented environment; a strong background in customer service is preferable;
• High level oral and written communication skills including proven skills in relationship building;
• High attention to detail with demonstrated project planning skills, including experience in planning, overseeing and finalising the completion of projects on time;
• Demonstrated competent use of Windows OS, with Intermediate skill competence in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Ethical Practice, along with the ability to apply these principles in the workplace;
Desirable
• Experience with student Clubs (or similar organisations), especially at UNSW
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and establishing new policy and procedures.
• Proven understanding and experience in cultural diversity issues, awareness, promotion and advocacy;
• Proven experience using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) with Microsoft Excel
• Experience using CRM software, especially Salesforce & Formstack
• Proven experience establishing and training others in administrative procedures
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Ethical Practice, along with the ability to apply these principles in the workplace;
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (at least Provisional)
