Position Details
Multiple positions available I 1x Continuing I 1x Fixed term I Full-time
Higher Education Office Level 6 | $86,737 - $92,481 p.a.
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
About the Marketing and Student Recruitment team
The Marketing and Student Recruitment team is evolving in 2024 with exciting new opportunities situated across our vibrant Bedford Park campus and our new state-of-the-art Flinders City Campus at Festival Plaza.
Fuelled by our growth ambitions we are seeking talented team members to help us provide a best-in-class customer experience to our future students.
So, if you want to be part of a team that has big ambitions and is responsible for developing and implementing customer experience strategies and initiatives then please read on!
About the Role
Are you interested in guiding the next generation to embark on their study journey at Flinders University? Join the vibrant and supportive Student Recruitment Team who strive to make a difference for our future students!
As a Prospective Student Advisor, you will use your practical understanding of community liaison, recruitment, and marketing to inspire and engage an audience interested in pursuing foundation studies, undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Flinders University. In this multi-faceted position, you will also manage the lead generation, nurture and conversion of prospective students while coordinating a range of community outreach activities with external organisations, such as schools, to achieve Domestic Student targets.
The Prospective Student Advisor will be responsible for:
Responding to inquiries from prospective students regarding career options, pathways, course and entry requirements.
Undertaking project work to plan, develop and coordinate new and continuing initiatives to assist in the recruitment of students.
Coordinating and participating in domestic student recruitment and career events such as School Visits, Expos, Careers Fairs and University Open Days.
About You
With your well-developed sales-orientated approach to customer service, you will drive engagement and increase interest in study pathways at Flinders University by supporting students from initial inquiry. Your excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills will be the key to your success as you demonstrate your ability to liaise with stakeholders and prospective students at various levels.
The successful Prospective Student Advisor, will also demonstrate:
Knowledge of the University’s entry requirements and the SATAC application process.
High level computing skills and experience in the use of a computerised student information system.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
A current Class C Driver’s Licence.
Please note: Some out-of-hours work (evenings and weekends) will be required. Due to the nature of the position opportunities for leave may be limited at some times between December to March and June to September. Intra and Interstate travel may be required.
How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Jarrad Benson
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
01 Apr 2024At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.
