- Full-time, 1 Year Fixed-Term position
- HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About us
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About the role /College
The Global Marketing and Student Recruitment (GMSR) Group’s vision is to bring to life RMIT’s 2020 strategy by putting the student at the centre of everything we do, creating a differentiated brand proposition, developing integrated deep insights for all our global students, and cultivating a differentiated and relevant service experience for those segments. The GMSR unit includes the following teams; Market Intelligence & Analysis; Market Development & Customer Innovation; Brand, Segments and Campaigns; Marketing Business Partners and Global Student recruitment.
The Global Student Recruitment Team leads all sales and direct marketing activities. It also includes International admissions activities, International student services, sponsorship development, and agent management.
The Student Recruitment Engagement Coordinator is a member of the Student Recruitment team and is responsible for overseeing the coordination and executing the school engagement strategy, by actively promoting RMIT programs to prospective students through presentations, expos and engagement activities.
Working within a deadline driven environment, this pivotal position requires excellent project and stakeholder management skills to support and develop RMIT’s student recruitment strategies.
The position is also required to coordinate an integrated marketing and communications strategy for RMIT, including ongoing market research, to ensure the delivery of a coordinated message and approach to all segments of the market.
Please note that this position may require regional and interstate travel and regular out of hours work.
About you
- Experience in project management from inception through to evaluation phase
- Demonstrates initiative and can think innovatively in a competitive environment
- Experience in managing both internal and external relationships with an ability to influence and foster positive relationships
- High level written and verbal communication skills with the ability and willingness to undertake public speaking
- Knowledge of secondary and tertiary education in Australia and an ability to build rapport with future students, parents and the general public.
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels and with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field (e.g. marketing, PR, communications) and/or equivalent relevant experience.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence is essential
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.
RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.
PD_Student Recruitment Engagement Coordinator.pdf
Applications close on Monday the 8th of March at 11:55pm.
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
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