Advancement Manager

• University Advancement Office, Engagement
• Attractive Salary plus 17% superannuation
  
•  Full-time,  fixed-term position until December 2018, based at the Hawthorn campus

Swinburne is a progressive university that aims to increase Australia’s capacity in science, technology and innovation as the drivers of modern, internationalised economies and workplaces.

Our university is focused on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.
An experienced fundraising practitioner role has arisen within the University Advancement Office. The University Advancement Office aims to advance Swinburne University of Technology’s philanthropic and reputational capital among key audiences both nationally and internationally.

The role of Advancement Manager, University Advancement will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of key donors and prospects. This role forms part of a small, dedicated team developing and securing philanthropic relationships in collaboration with faculties, centres and researchers that deliver outcomes aligned with Swinburne’s 2020 plan.

This multifaceted role will also be involved in:
• Working with staff across the university, to build and manage internal networks and to assist in the development of specific prospects and donor stewardship.
• Partnering with Development colleagues to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts from alumni, philanthropists, philanthropic organisations, industry partners, trusts and foundations.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
• Demonstrated fundraising experience at a senior level, preferably within tertiary education environment, with a sound knowledge of appropriate concepts, methods and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and deliver six figure gifts
• Strong ability to plan, organise and simultaneously complete multiple tasks with prioritisation to meet deadlines
• Strong people engagement, relationship development and provision of a current relevant network or portfolio.

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description

Benefits
As a Swinburne staff member you will have access to many benefits and opportunities including salary packaging options, Employee Assistance Program as well as discounts on private health insurance, newspaper subscriptions, movie tickets, transport, computers and software.

To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit:http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/

How to apply
Swinburne is an Employer of Choice of Gender Equality 2015 as recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. Swinburne encourages applications from Indigenous people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and men.

To start an application refer to the position on the Swinburne jobpage, click on ‘begin’ at the bottom of the page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description below.

Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact Helen Williams, Associate Director, University Advancement on +61 3 9214 5814.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

Position number: 31749
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 22 February 2016