Student Ambassador
Locations: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: Posted Today
Time Left to Apply: End Date: November 2, 2024 (13 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R000016947
Primary Detail
International Student Ambassadors
Exciting casual work opportunities for existing MQ International students to gain professional work experience.
Pay: $43.39 per hour (HEW Level 2) + employer's superannuation contribution.
Casual roles. Based at Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.
Opportunities for existing MQ International students. Gain professional skills and experience.
The Role
The Future Students Recruitment team has exciting opportunities for current Macquarie University International students wanting to develop new skills, make connections and promote the University to the next generation!
Being a Student Ambassador is a rewarding experience. You will play an important role in promoting the University to a range of future students through outreach activities and will undertake the following duties/tasks:
- Talk to prospective students and their influencers about your experiences at Macquarie University including your course and extra-curricular activities through structured conversion campaign activities.
- Talk to prospective students and their influencers about your experience of making the transition to university.
- Provide general information to prospective students on courses, study options and pathways.
- Present information to students and stakeholders (internal and external).
- Conduct tours of the Macquarie University campus.
- Assist with events for student recruitment activities on campus and online.
- Assist in online initiatives including social media campaigns.
- Assist in telephone calling campaigns to prospective students.
- Assist with general administrative duties and office work as directed.
To perform well in this role, you will need to be approachable, proactive, adaptable, confident in presenting to a wide range of audiences and willing to go the extra mile.
Perks of the Role:
- Attractive hourly wage.
- Meeting and becoming friends with students from different degrees and backgrounds.
- Working with and learning from experienced colleagues.
- Developing transferrable skills that are important in any career (e.g. presenting, networking, customer service, working as part of a team).
- Networking opportunities and developing professional work experience.
* This position requires a Working with Children Check Clearance.
You must hold, or can obtain, a paid Working with Children Check, should an offer of employment be made.
To Apply
A. To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that addresses how you meet the below selection criteria (maximum 2 pages):
- Current Macquarie University International student with at least 1 year of study remaining.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate and present to a diverse audience group.
- Passion for assisting others and providing high accurate information to prospective students.
- Integrity and dedication to high standards of personal conduct especially when representing Macquarie University.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Availability for weekday, evening and weekend work as occasions arise.
Desirable:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Prior experience in a customer service role.
- Involvement in a range of extra-curricular activities at University (e.g. student groups, sport, Global Leadership Program, PACE, exchange, mentors etc.).
B. You will also need to submit a video to fsrecruitment@mq.edu.au:
Submit a 60-second video of yourself speaking about why you chose to study at Macquarie University.
(If your video is too long to send via email, consider uploading it to a video hosting platform such as YouTube or Vimeo or an online storage platform such as DropBox or Google Drive and include the access link in the email.)
Role-specific Enquiries: Future Students Team via fsrecruitment@mq.edu.au
General Enquiries: Orlagh Morgan, HR Administrator via orlagh.morgan@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: Friday 01 November 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST).
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close: 01/11/2024 11:59 PM
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