AddressFull time, continuing role as Alumni Programs Specialist
Utilise your experience as a project and engagement lead
HEO7 - Salary from $104,633 plus 17% superannuation
Are you a strong communicator with a strategic, inquisitive and 'can do' mind set? Key activities will include managing and supporting large-scale engagement programs and campaigns to contribute to the continued growth and productivity of the team.
Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to increase alumni and supporter contribution through interaction with engagement campaigns and events. You will lead projects and monitor project development, delivery and execution.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Alumni Programs Specialist with:
exceptional project and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritise and work within often very tight deadlines
excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
high level verbal and written communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adjust communications style according to the audience and context.
demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast, deadline-driven working environment.
Advanced skills using a CRM system, MS Office Suite, marketing automation and project management platforms
About us
This role sits within the Global Campaigns and Volunteers team. The team, in many respects, is the face of Alumni and Supporter Experience, responsible for driving mass and bespoke connections with the University's 420,000 alumni through domestic and international campaigns, and best-practice volunteering models. The team supports faculty-related event or programmatic requests.
The team supports our alumni connections via reunion activities, supports University wide initiatives such as the census, and develops experiential campaigns to engage our alumni on campus and via our digital channels.
The wider team is the Alumni and Supporter Experience team which engages with alumni and the broader community through a wide range of communications, events, community giving and engagement programs.
How to apply
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact, Recruitment Partner, Sarah Scott on 0481476329 or at sarah.scott@sydney.edu.au
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
Closing date - 11:59pm, Sunday 25th February 2024.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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