Philanthropy and Scholarships, Awards and Prizes Officer

Full time, fixed term for 12 months, located on Camperdown Campus
Support the Faculty of Science to maximise the benefits of philanthropy, scholarships and Prizes
Base Salary $95,860 - $103,341 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Science comprises of eight schools that collaborate together to make discoveries and drive innovation in the fields of science. We have a global reputation for research excellence, top international rankings and award-winning researchers and projects.
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We are currently seeking a Philanthropy and Scholarships, Awards and Prizes Officer who will provide administrative support to the Reporting and Analytics team in Executive Services of the Faculty of Science. You will be responsible for the administration of faculty activities associated with philanthropy management and the application of procedures to set best practice for the establishment, delivery and monitoring of coursework scholarships, awards, and Prizes.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide support to the Reporting and Analytics team and key faculty stakeholders in the review, administration and management of Faculty Philanthropic activities
provide effective oversight and support to key stakeholders and staff in relevant work areas to support scholarship, award, and prize activities
build and maintain communication and relationships with key stakeholders
undertake other ad-hoc projects and activities.
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 a Philanthropy and Scholarships, Awards and Prizes Officer who has:
a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of relevant training and experience,
proven experience in developing and maintaining a wide range of stakeholder engagement and managing expectations strategies,
experience in both understanding and interpreting Procurement / Finance policies and organisational procedures,
administrative experience gained in a tertiary organisation and working knowledge of academic institutions and structures is highly beneficial
excellent administrative skills, coupled with a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, project standards and methodologies.
This role will require strong investigative and negotiation skills, please include in your cover letter an example of a situation where you had to use fact finding skills to investigate a problem and negotiate a solution with multiple stakeholders.
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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 reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
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How to apply
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This role will require strong investigative and negotiation skills, please include in your cover letter an example of a situation where you had to use fact finding skills to investigate a problem and negotiate a solution with multiple stakeholders.
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