International Student Support CoordinatorJob No.: 568430
Work type: Fixed Term
Full timeFixed Term until 31/1/2028Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!About the position The La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest rural health school in Australia, based at all four regional campuses of the University: Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, and Albury-Wodonga.
Reporting to the LRHS Associate Dean- Academic Partnerships and the Senior Manager Student Advising Programs, the primary purpose of this position is to:
Facilitate the delivery of support services, community engagement, and transition programs to LRHS international students on the Bendigo, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga, and Mildura campuses.Educate staff and students on intercultural competence and policies relevant to international students.Duties will include but are not limited to: Provision of information, limited pastoral care, and referral to other University services and external agencies as appropriate to on-shore international students, regarding adjustment, homesickness, family problems, academic progress, health, and finance.Development of new and coordination of existing student engagement programs that address the social inclusion needs of international students.Contribute to the development of community engagement programs with local Councils, clubs, and other key community stakeholders.Support the delivery of the International Student orientation sessions in collaboration with Student Advising and Student Life.Ensure international students' placements are geographically close to their enrolled campus and supported by academic staff in collaboration with the LRHS Clinical Academic Coordinators and the Placement Partners and Operations team.Work with clinical placement partners to ensure international students are allocated culturally safe and supportive clinical placements in collaboration with the LRHS Clinical Academic Coordinators.Develop and deliver training for University staff and students on cross-cultural communication and administrative procedures in collaboration with the Senior Manager in Student Advising.Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have:
An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training, and/or experience.Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication skills.Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor communication styles to diverse audiences.Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to solve complex problems autonomously with sound judgment.Demonstrated management of short-term and long-term projects, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.Demonstrated ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes in a service-oriented environment.Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills, and experience required for this position. How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm, Wednesday 5th February 2025
Position Enquiries: Byron Perrin, Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Skills and Experience in this advertisement.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Advertised: 21/1/2025 Closing Date: 05/2/2025
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