Introduction
The Student Services Coordinator plays a central role in coordinating and delivering student support services for both online and on-campus learners. This role provides direct student services while also supervising Student Services Officers located on other campuses.
This position is suited to a passionate, proactive and driven leader who is committed to student success, wellbeing and delivering excellent student experience. The ideal candidate is confident in leading a team, building positive relationships with students, and engaging in challenging conversations when needed. They must be approachable, supportive and willing to address difficult situations with students in a fair, respectful and constructive manner. The role provides leadership and guidance to the team, ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery across campuses, fosters team development and drives continuous improvement in student engagement and support services.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Oversight
- Encourage continuous career development (PD) and upskilling for self and team; maintain a development plan and identify opportunities for training.
- Provide daily supervision, support, and mentorship to the Student Services Officers.
- Coordinate workloads and monitor service delivery across campuses to ensure consistency and coverage.
- Facilitate regular team meetings and individual check-ins to align efforts and support staff development.
- Identify service gaps and implement improvements in collaboration with the Student Support Manager.
- Support onboarding and training of new Student Services Officers across campuses.
- Act as the first escalation point for complex student matters handled by the wider Student Services team.
- Track team performance and contribute data to planning and reporting activities.
- Collaborate with the Student Support Manager to prepare reports for the Board of Studies.
Student Support
- Coordinate online and on-campus student orientations for each study period.
- Support new on-campus student arrivals and enrolment processes in collaboration with the Administration team.
- Ensure students have access to support services, including tutoring, counselling, technical and academic support.
- Provide pastoral support to on-campus students, addressing wellbeing and cultural adjustment needs.
- Educate international students on ESOS requirements and student visa obligations.
- Coordinate meetings with at-risk students alongside the Student Success & Integrity Officer, escalating complex issues where required.
- Monitor student wellbeing and escalate concerns where appropriate.
- Oversee and support student applications for financial hardship assistance in collaboration with the Student Services team, with approvals managed by the Student Support Manager.
- Coordinate student documentation and requests in collaboration with the Student Services team.
- Oversee the delivery of Student Success Workshops for online and on-campus students.
- Manage and maintain the Student Support Hub Moodle pages.
- Monitor student engagement metrics and report trends across online and on-campus cohorts.
PRISMS and CoE Management
- Manage student records and reporting requirements within the PRISMS (Provider Registration and International Student Management System).
- Process and update Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs)
for variations such as course extensions, deferrals, and cancellations.
- Ensure all CoE updates align with current ESOS Act and National Code requirements.
- Liaise with admissions, compliance, and admin teams to verify data accuracy and timeliness of PRISMS reporting.
- Provide advice and support to students regarding the impact of enrolment changes on visa status.
- Assist in maintaining compliance documentation and prepare audit-ready reports as required.
General Duties
- Ensure accuracy of student records in SMS and LMS systems.
- Assist at campus reception and manage student enquiries.
- Collaborate with campus services and facilities teams for operational support.
- Liaise regularly with staff at other campuses to align support approaches.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience in student support or higher education services.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of international student support and ESOS compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, learning management systems, and online communication tools.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor a dispersed team.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
We’re for Everyone
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, mature-aged workers, and people with disability. Your unique perspective strengthens our team and our mission.
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📌 Student Services Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Eit
📍 Perth