Evaluations and Student Insights
Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (permanent) positions
Role to commence in January 2025
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Au Mahi | What You Will Do
We're looking for a dynamic individual to develop and deliver innovative transition and engagement initiatives that empower our students to thrive! In this pivotal role, you'll design and implement impactful retention programs and engagement strategies that align with our Student Success and strategies that align with the Kia Angitu principles. You'll collaborate with staff and students to ensure engagement goals are clear, measurable, and tailored to boost personal, social, and academic growth. Your efforts will directly enhance student engagement, persistence, and success at UC. If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of students, we want to hear from you!
Mou | Who You Are
The preferred candidate will have at least a minimum of 3 years' event management and project-based experience as well as have:
Proven ability to support and engage students effectively
Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and create an inclusive environment
Previous experience in a pastoral or student service role
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
High level of attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently and well in a team environment
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment
Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With
You will work closely with the Team Leader and the wider programme team to ensure the successful and impactful delivery of the enrichment programmes. You will also collaborate with the Finance Shared Services team for financial tasks and coordinate with various stakeholders to support the effective management of events and communications. Your role will require regular interaction with the Student Success Programme Board and participation in the broader UC whanau, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment.
Nga Painga o UC | Why UC
Nga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
The closing date for this position is: 8 December 2024 midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Pehea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to ******
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
Reference # 22803
Posted on 25 Nov 2024
Closes on 08 Dec 2024 23:59
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Administration, Education & Training, Student Services
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