Student and Alumni Engagement Coordinator

About AIEF

hard heads, soft hearts, capable hands

Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) was established in 2008 in response to community demand from Indigenous families who choose to enrol their children in boarding schools.

Bringing together the government and private sector, AIEF provides scholarship funding for Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies, with career support and mentoring to help them make a successful transition to employment.

Backed by some of Australia’s most influential business, philanthropic, media and community leaders, AIEF has grown from one scholarship student in 2008 to now supporting over 1,500 young Indigenous people from over 500 communities in every state and territory of Australia.

AIEF has consistently achieved annual retention and Year 12 completion rates and career transition rates above 90% since funding its first scholarship in 2008.

About the Role

This is your opportunity to make a behind the scenes impact and support in the engagement of our current Indigenous scholarship students and alumni. We’re looking for someone passionate about helping students and alumni make connections within the broader AIEF network, assisting on conferences and events and balancing this with administrative responsibilities. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys a role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support student and alumni engagement activities, including welcome packs, graduation packs and speaker events
• Assist with AIEF’s Student Pathways Conferences, from preparation through to event delivery and evaluation
• Assist with alumni communications across social media channels including LinkedIn and Facebook
• Maintain and update records within our CRM
• Support reporting, research and data analysis to measure program outcomes and track key performance indicators
• Coordinate administrative processes that support the team strategy
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver a positive and consistent experience for students, alumni and stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum one year of professional experience in student and alumni engagement, program operations or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in administration
• Demonstrated motivation to contribute to AIEF’s work and mission
• Demonstrated alignment with AIEF’s values: Authenticity, Tenacity and Audacity, Passion, Best Practice Pacemakers and Loyalty
• Tertiary or other qualification in a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working in Indigenous education is highly desirable
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and contribute to multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Demonstrated experience in building effective and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits of working with AIEF

• Work with purpose and see the impact of your work every day
• Access up to $18,550 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 7 additional paid leave days per year
• Centrally located Surry Hills office, close to Central Station, cafés and restaurants
• 4 days in office, optional WFH Wednesdays
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

To be considered for this role, apply with your Resume and a Cover Letter of one page addressing the required skills and experience and your suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply.