Admissions Coordinator (Domestic UG)

Future Students is offering the opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing team, aligned with recent structural changes. This marks an exciting phase for Future Students as we align the University to address market challenges and enhance student acquisition strategies. The vision for domestic admissions is evolving from a critical back-office administrative function to an externally focused, commercially driven operation aimed at providing a competitive edge for the University.

Be challenged and imagine with us

As Admissions Coordinator (Domestic UG), you will oversee the administration and processing of domestic undergraduate admissions. You will manage applications across various pathways, including UAC, portal, and direct admissions, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for future students.

In this role you will:

• Facilitate the smooth transition of undergraduate applicants through the admissions cycle while prioritising the future student experience.
• Perform high-volume administrative tasks with precision, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in line with UAC and internal timelines.
• Provide teaching and coaching, and act as subject matter expert within your portfolio, providing accurate advice on relevant policy and procedure.
• Contribute to the team's overall progress towards achieving its domestic undergraduate student recruitment goals.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and providing advice on relevant policy and procedure.
• High level attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to complete competing tasks accurately and on time.
• Proficient in analysing data to inform decision making, and ability to use a wide range of technologies.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $90,316 to $99,655 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the following two targeted questions.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills:

Provide an example of a time when you successfully collaborated with a team to achieve a common goal? How did you ensure clear communication and mutual respect among team members, and what role did you play in fostering a collaborative environment?

Handling Competing Priorities and High-Volume Tasks:

Describe a situation where you had to coordinate a high volume of tasks with competing priorities under strict deadlines. How did you prioritise your tasks, and what strategies did you use to ensure all deadlines were met while maintaining high-quality administration and insightful policy and procedural advice?

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the targeted questions as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages. 

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Kellie Masters, Senior Manager, Domestic Admissions & Conversion on (02) 4921 5237 or via email at kellie.masters@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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