Executive, Student Engagement and Leadership

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Posted on: 21 Sept 2026

Division:
Higher Education (HE)

Department: Student Development & Welfare )

The Executive, Student Engagement & Leadership supports the delivery of a positive student onboarding, transition and engagement experience, helping new students successfully navigate their journey into Taylor’s University and Taylor’s College. The role supports Orientation programmes, transition initiatives and student engagement activities that enable students to understand their new environment, access relevant support, build meaningful connections and develop an early sense of belonging to the Taylor’s community.

The role also serves as an advisor to assigned student organisations and supports student participation in the SHINE Award. Working collaboratively with student leaders, Orientation Leaders, academic and professional departments, the Executive coordinates programmes and operational requirements while providing guidance that promotes leadership development, accountability and a vibrant student experience.

Student Onboarding Experience

Support the planning and delivery of a structured onboarding experience that enables new students to successfully transition into University and College life.

Collaborate with the Orientation Committee to plan, coordinate and deliver Orientation programmes across major University and College intakes.

Programme & Activity Coordination

Coordinate assigned Orientation sessions and activities, ensuring programmes are engaging, informative, inclusive and aligned with overall Orientation objectives.

Operational & Logistics Coordination

Coordinate administrative and logistical requirements including venues, schedules, programme materials, student communications, registrations and other operational arrangements.

Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with academic Schools, professional departments, Orientation Leaders and other stakeholders to ensure programmes and information are coordinated and delivered effectively.

Orientation Leaders Engagement

Work closely with Orientation Leaders in preparing and delivering Orientation activities while supporting their development as student leaders and ambassadors of Taylor’s.

Taylor’s Orientation Portal (TOP)

Support the administration and continuous enhancement of the Taylor’s Orientation Portal, ensuring information is accurate, current, relevant and accessible to new students.

Orientation Communications

Support the development and dissemination of Orientation and onboarding communications across appropriate channels to ensure students receive timely and accurate information.

Transition Programmes

Coordinate initiatives that support students beyond Orientation, particularly during the initial weeks and months of their student journey.

Late Arrival & Transition Support

Support onboarding arrangements for students who arrive after scheduled Orientation programmes, including international students and students requiring additional transition assistance.

Student Connection & Belonging

Develop activities and touchpoints that encourage new students to build peer connections, participate in campus life and develop a sense of belonging within the Taylor’s community.

Student Engagement Promotion

Promote opportunities for students to participate in Clubs & Societies, student leadership, sports, volunteering, SHINE and other experiential activities.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

Work collaboratively with academic Schools and relevant Student Experience functions to provide coordinated onboarding and transition support.

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