Data Entry Officer

About You

You are a highly motivated people person with exceptional relationship building and communication skills. You have a keen eye for detail and identifying inconsistencies within datasets comes naturally to you.

Our people are innovative thinkers, who communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We are authentic, resilient, and influential and we deliver results and this is what is expected of you as our new Data Entry Officer.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager: Advancement Operations and Alumni Services, you will provide support for data functions in the Advancement Operations team including database management, data hygiene and Data Entry. You will undertake a range of administration activities and assist with the management of the Advancement Data inbox, responding to and resolving queries in a timely manner.

Configuration and cleaning of Data Entry, running reports, interpreting data and queries as well as report writing and creating event dashboards is a main focus of this role.

About Advancement Services

Advancement’s function is the strategic management of relationships to increase understanding and support among key University constituents. This includes the more than 240,000 alumni and friends of the University, members of the community and philanthropic organisations of all types in Australia and internationally. The Unit aims to secure financial support from donors who wish to contribute to the achievement of the University of South Australia’s vision and values; engage alumni in the life of the University as volunteers, advocates, supporters and donors; and manage relationships with current and potential supporters of the University.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Certificate in Business Administration (or similar) and/or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills in an administrative environment
• Demonstrated experience working with databases, high level Data Entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to understand data requirements using creativity and insights to prepare and write reports with data insights and analysis
• Demonstrated advanced computing skills to enhance work effectiveness, including proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications including relationship/ direct marketing databases

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions including 40% working from home
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

Start Your Unstoppable Career

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit  Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at  ***********@unisa.edu.au  using job reference number 5997. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 14 April 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.