Connect2Uni Program Advisor
Australian Catholic University Brisbane, Australia- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 30-SEP-2024
- Brisbane, Australia
- Total remuneration valued to $106,366 - $114,254 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $89,881 - $96,546 (pro rata) pa (HEW 6), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Contributing to the development of a national mentoring program for first year students
- Training and supporting mentors to deliver on campus student experience activities in Brisbane
- Providing advice to students on support and retention initiatives at ACU
- Working with academic and professional staff across ACU to collaborate in successful student outcomes.
- Passionate about supporting first year students
- Background in supporting peer learning and student retention programs
- Ability to lead, coach and support a team of campus-based student mentors.
- Flexible work
- Study leave
- A variety of leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Generous benefits as an ACU staff member.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
POSITION: Connect2Uni Program Advisor
ORGANISATION UNIT: Australian Catholic University (ACU)
LOCATION: Brisbane, Australia
TENURE: Full time, fixed term opportunity, until September 2025
CLOSING: 30-SEP-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
SYNOPSIS:
Are you passionate about supporting first year students? Do you have a background in supporting peer learning and student retention programs? Join our collaborative team and help first year students succeed at ACU.
About ACU:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
About the role:
We currently have a fixed term opportunity for a Connect2Uni Program Advisor to join our supportive team and contribute to the successful delivery of the Connect2Uni Program which is a year-long program aimed at enabling commencing students to manage their social and academic transition to university. Supporting the Transition Program Coordinator, you will help with successfully planning and implementing all transition activities across ACU campuses.
The Connect2Uni Program Advisor is also responsible for administration of the program, monitoring students' progress throughout the academic year and providing appropriate support, advice and/or referral to improve student retention and success. This role will see you lead, coach and support a team of campus-based student mentors who provide peer to peer support to commencing students.
More specifically the role entails:
- Contributing to the development of a national mentoring program for first year students
- Training and supporting mentors to deliver on campus student experience activities in Brisbane
- Providing advice to students on support and retention initiatives at ACU
- Working with academic and professional staff across ACU to collaborate in successful student outcomes.
For full position details, refer to the position description.
Contact:
General enquiries can be sent to Heather Webber, Transition Program Coordinator at: heather.webber@acu.edu.au
What we offer:
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
Total remuneration valued to $106,366 - $114,254(pro rata) pa, including salary component $89,881 - $96,546 (pro rata) pa (HEW 6), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process
Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:
- Resume (maximum 5 pages).
- Responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
- Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy.
Applications close: 30-SEP-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
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