Casual Professional - Senior University Ambassador
Job no: 518941
Work type: casual
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration, Student Services
The role of Senior University Ambassador is to support the effective facilitation and delivery of in-school, on campus, and online educational outreach programs and workshops. The Senior University Ambassador connects with high school staff and students across Sydney to support the expanded delivery of the Gateway Admission Pathway and Program, and lead and coordinate selected ambassador engagements.
This role will:
- Oversee the delivery of in-school workshops led by University Ambassadors and liaise with secondary school staff to organise and disseminate workshop resources.
- Mentor and provide feedback to University Ambassadors, related to facilitation delivery for in-school, on-campus, and online sessions.
- Undertake and facilitate components of UNSW-run training to support student equity programs and your professional development in line with UNSW Graduate Attributes.
- Co-ordinate and provide administrative support with tasks such as enquiry management, and collation of program resources.
- Support the Students as Partners work area on student and staff equity projects as they arise including participating in focus groups, reading training materials and providing feedback from a student’s perspective.
A person engaged is generally expected to have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience as a University Ambassador with Access, Equity and Inclusion.
- Experience and confidence in providing detailed feedback to peers.
- Sound understanding of the Gateway Admission Pathway and proficiency in communicating key messages around the Pathway and Programs to both staff and students. Admission to UNSW through the Gateway Admission Pathway is desirable.
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills including Microsoft Office suite, particularly word processing and database applications, and email.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with different stakeholders including future students, and staff from diverse social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
- Sound understanding and knowledge of UNSW including academic and extra-curricular activities, the student experience, and available student support services.
- Competent organisation and time management skills.
- Ideally hold a valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to drive to various locations across Sydney and NSW.
Please email all questions to ambassadors@unsw.edu.au.
Applications close 15 September 2024.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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Position Description
Advertised: 26 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time