Would you like to work as a UC Student Aspirations Agent?

The University of Canberra’s Student Equity and Access Office is seeking to employ enthusiastic students for paid work as Student Aspirations Agents.

The Student Equity and Access Office provides a range of programs and services to support current and future students. These programs include the University's Harmony Program, Rural Student Support Program, Migrant & Refugee Student Support Program, Personal Adviser Scheme, Elite Athlete Program, Outstanding Scholars Program and Campus Visits and Programs.

Your Role

As an Aspirations Agent, your role will include working on our Outreach Programs to inspire high school students in years 7 through 10 from disadvantaged backgrounds to aspire to higher education; however, you may also be invited to assist with a range of our programs throughout the year.

Duties and responsibilities of a UC Aspirations Agent may include:

• assisting with our campus-based UC student equity and support programs,
• facilitating student-to-student sessions and discussion forums at a number of our target high schools,
• participating in panel discussions answering a variety of student generated questions about university life, study skills, courses and career pathways from your own experience,
• assisting with on-campus “Student for-a-day” programs which may involve: leading campus tours, working with groups of students, ensuring students are supported during their visit and performing other program-related tasks as required, and
• being a positive role model and a proud ambassador of the University of Canberra.

By working with a number of enthusiastic student Aspirations Agents, drawn from a variety of disciplines and a range of hometowns, our aim is to build networks and relationships with high school students in Canberra and the outlying region.

Ideally, a student Aspirations Agent would be able to easily identify with our target high school students, many of whom will be from rural areas or first-in-family to pursue tertiary studies. Aspirations Agents must have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and be confident in sharing their university experiences with others. Applicants should be reliable, proactive and outgoing.

For more information

An information session will be held on Tuesday June 8 from 3-4pm in Room 2C8.

Please bring a copy of your resume as you will have an opportunity to submit an application at the end of the session.

Please contact Laurie Boal on 6201 2333 or email StudentEquity@canberra.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming a UC Aspirations Agent:

• please complete the attached Application Form (Word format)
• and return via email to StudentEquity@canberra.edu.au or drop off to Student Central Room 1B142 during working hours, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.