Campaign Coordinator - Callaghan, Australia - University of Newcastle

University of Newcastle

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Callaghan, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no:
HRC0002068

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Category: Professional, HEW 7
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Unique opportunity coordinating fundraising initiatives to elevate alumni and philanthropic engagement:

Combine your experience in communications engagement with your skills in project management:

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Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment to support the University's engagement activities and, in turn, help our students and researchers to achieve their goals

Be challenged and imagine with us

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Campaign Coordinator is responsible for the design, delivery and implementation of Campaign readiness projects, planning and initiatives, which support the University's Advancement Strategy.

The role maximises preparedness for the University's inaugural comprehensive Campaign, developing and delivering Campaign-related communications, as well as leading business improvement and engagement initiatives.

This will better enable efficient business processes, both within the Office of Alumni and Philanthropy and across the University, to support a culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement, in line with the goals of the Advancement Strategy.

This includes:

Developing, implementing and reporting on a Campaign communication plan, including a compelling Case for Support
Supporting Campaign readiness through project work, research and targeted messaging
Initiating and coordinating a range of projects supporting Campaign Readiness
Promoting and facilitating best practice Campaignrelated activities, systems and processes

This Fixed Term position is full time until Dec 2025 at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

You will inspire us with your

Outstanding written and interpersonal communications skills, including a love of storytelling
Ability to work unsupervised in a team environment
Problem solving skills

About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence.

Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

About the Unit

The Office of Alumni and Philanthropy (OAP) sits within the Global Engagement and Partnerships Division and leads the implementation of the University of Newcastle's Advancement Strategy.

The practice of Advancement (alumni and philanthropic engagement) plays a key role in the delivery of _Looking Ahead_, the University of Newcastle Strategic Plan , and achieving its goals.

The OAP comprises four teams, being Alumni Programs, Community Fundraising and Donor Relations, Philanthropy and Advancement Operations.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

The remuneration for this position is from $91,259 to $102,667 and is commensurate with skills and experience
Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University's Flexible Work Policy)
17% superannuation and salary packaging
Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
Wellbeing programs

Your next steps

Your resume
A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
Highly developed project management and organisational skills, and the ability to develop and implement plans and manage multiple complex tasks with competing deadlines.
Highly developed written communication skills and demonstrated experience in writing both creatively and for business purposes to maximise impact and outcomes.
Proven experience in driving business improvement, including process mapping, data collection and analysis to inform improvement activities that will maximise impact.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to generate a sense of team spirit and build respectful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and collaborate within and across teams.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in advancement (philanthropy and alumni engagement) and the impact a comprehensive Campaign can have on our local communities and society more broadly.

Please upload your Cover Letter and
response to the requested Criteria as one
PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should