Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator

Job Description

Full time, continuing position Opportunity to empower diversity, fostering belonging by shaping student success and community Base Salary $99,455 - $107,216 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Join the dynamic team as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Coordinator and be a driving force in shaping a more inclusive and supportive university experience for all students. This is an exciting role within the Student Affairs and Engagement Team in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where you’ll have the opportunity to design and deliver impactful programs that support student life, employability, and student success. Your work will be directly informed by student feedback and tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse and equity-focused student groups. In this role, you’ll collaborate with staff and students to foster a sense of belonging, boost student success, and create greater opportunities for student involvement within the university community—all while aligning with our Faculty and University’s strategic objectives. Your key responsibilities will be to: Drive the impactful delivery of dynamic, evidence-based co-curricular and extracurricular programs, from transition and mentoring to student life and employability initiatives, ensuring that all students, especially from equity groups, are equipped and empowered for long-term success throughout their university journey. Take the lead in providing expert project management, research, and operational support for an array of innovative initiatives including orientation to leadership support tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of equity groups, ensuring a seamless and enriching student experience. Shape the future of student engagement by making key decisions on the delivery of transformative activities that boost student experience, retention, wellbeing, progression, and career outcomes, in close collaboration with the Manager of Student Affairs and Engagement. Create compelling, data-driven semester reports that highlight the tangible impact and success of your programs, showcasing both quantitative and qualitative results to drive continuous improvement and celebrate achievements. About you Experience in a relevant field and designing and delivering at scale programs and projects. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with senior members of staff, students and organisations, building successful relationships in a client services environment. Well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, with a capacity to prepare high level correspondence, reports and staff communications in an accurate, effective, and sensitive manner. Demonstrated ability to develop, review and implement policies, procedures and systems, including interpreting complex regulations affecting undergraduate and postgraduate student candidature to manage a wide range of enquiries from students and staff. Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering high profile projects, including large scale programs and activities. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work. Excellent organisational and planning skills, with demonstrated experience in managing processes and systems and being adaptive and responsive in a fast-paced organisation meeting agreed outcomes. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to . The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Sunday 09 March 2025 11:59 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr