Student Retention Officer

Australian National University; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University is seeking a Student Retention Officer to work within the Student Engagement and Education Management (SEEM) Division under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Portfolio. The role supports the retention of domestic and international students across the lifecycle, from offer to completion, and reports to the Manager, Student Transition and Retention.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver initiatives to boost retention, collaborate with team members

Responsibilities

• Support the retention initiatives for domestic and international students.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to enhance student engagement and communication.

Job description

Classification:ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,760 – $97,918 per annum,plus 17% superannuation
Terms:Full-time, Fixed-term (up to 12 months)

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80

Position overview

The Student Retention Officer will work within the Student Engagement and Education Management (SEEM)Division under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Portfolio. SEEM is responsible for the administrative support of students throughout the student lifecycle, from when an offer is accepted through to the completion of their studies. The role forms part of the Student Transition and Retention team, and reports to the Manager, Student Transition and Retention.

The Student Retention Officer will work closely with team members and key stakeholders to support the development and delivery of initiatives that enhance the retention of both domestic and international students at ANU. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to new retention initiatives, build productive stakeholder relationships, and further strengthen their student engagement and communication skills.

For further information please contact Nic Kaiser, Student Retention Coordinator, E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail].

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.