Student Engagement Forum (SEF) Group Leader

Activity overview

How is this program run?

This program is paused for 2024.

If you would like to express your interest for this activity while it is on hold, please email Business and Law Central (Sydney) and you will be contacted once the activity commences again.

What will I do?

You will be a part of a growing student community at Sydney Business School in which SEF groups are formed based on student feedback and interests. Each group is run by 3 group leaders and will have other students as its members. There are currently 8 active SEF groups, ranging from dancing to cooking to poetry writing and many more. You are also welcome to propose a new group of your interest. Sessions will be held weekly (desirable) depending on mutual availability of the group leaders and members. Sessions can be held on or off campus depending on the type of the group activities. In light of the COVID-19 situation, sessions are currently held remotely via Zoom session (Since 18 May 2020 till further notice).

You will plan, prepare, organise and market events with other group leaders of a SEF group formed based on special interests of students at Sydney Business School. You will be the lead to any one or more of the SEF groups of interest in terms of moderating each SEF group session, ensuring members are behaving based on the code of conduct and keeping a record of attendance in each session.

Your creative and organisational skills will help SEF groups continue organising student events remotely or on campus. Your interpersonal and marketing skills will ensure student engagement and participation in the proposed activities. The frequency and type of group activities can vary from one group to another. You will use your written and verbal communication skills by preparing reports and event plans and then communicating them to the Activity Coordinators.

How will I benefit?

Your role is as a leader in a SEF group through which you will:

• Gain leadership skills through leading a group of students in each planned activity;
• Engage with students from different cultures and backgrounds who have similar special interests;
• Improve communication skills through frequent interactions with various stakeholders such as students and university staff;
• Improve your teamwork skills by working closely with other group leaders to organise plans and activities;
• Develop your social interests and network in an informal way through SEF group activities; and
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by tackling challenging issues in the process of planning group activities.

How do I apply?

Complete this online survey. The Activity Coordinators will review your application and get back to you within one week.

Are there any special requirements for this role?

You will need to:

• Have completed at least 1 semester of study at UOW / 1 trimester at Sydney Business School, UOW; and
• Will need to attend the Group Leader Training Session

Minimum requirements for UOWx recognition

To receive UOWx recognition, you must complete the following:

• An "engaged" student will need to be complete 10 hours over a calendar year
• A "highly engaged" student will need to complete 15 hours over a calendar year

Further information

Please visit the Sydney Business School, UOW's student support for more information.