Scholarships Project Specialist - Melbourne, Australia - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

As the Scholarships Project Specialist, you will lead a process and system enhancement to improve the successful outcomes of philanthropically funded scholarships.

This position will undertake a review of the current state around donor scholarships, system enhancements including donor scholarships applicant experience and governance mechanisms, to uncover the opportunities for improvement, and then develop and implement strategies to capitalise on these opportunities and strengths.

Working closely with the Director of Advancement and aligned department including the Scholarships Office and Future Students, you will be an important member of a dedicated team to enable the donor scholarships supports the philanthropy team to meeting the needs of sophisticated and established philanthropists and as an intermediary, advocating for improving the student experience by building university-wide networks, to increase donor funded scholarship success.

If you are looking for an opportunity to utilities your already developed experience, knowledge, and project management skills; this is the opportunity for you (please note that we are offering a part-time (3 days per week), 12 months fixed-term contract).

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Demonstrated relevant experience, preferably in a tertiary education environment, with a sound knowledge of appropriate concepts, methodology, and practices.
Proven ability and extensive experience in stakeholder management and development and delivery of strategic engagement initiatives.
Demonstrated organisational and project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and reporting to deadlines with limited supervision.
Willing team player and contributor to Advancement's objectives, including fundraising.
Strong attention to detail, analytical and planning skills.

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

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Applications Close:
Sunday 19th November 2023 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants