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The University of Melbourne, Vic, Australia

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Senior Coordinator, Philanthropic Operations


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Job Description:

Job no: 0052544 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Faculty: Vice-Chancellor's Office 
Department/School: Advancement, Communications & Marketing 
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super 

  • Coordinate gift operations, including gift establishment, documentation, and proactive process improvement, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to team leadership. 
  • Provide expert advice on gift policies and legal frameworks, ensuring best practices in gift management and smooth coordination with internal stakeholders. 
  • Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment 

About the Role 

Join our vibrant Advancement team as a Senior Coordinator, Fundraising Operations! As a key player in Gift Operations, you'll be at the heart of crucial functions, from gift establishment and documentation to supporting overall Advancement targets. In this role, you'll support our fundraisers by offering expert Gift Policy advice and preparing essential documents. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to team leadership, making a real impact on our operations and team growth. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Providing expert understanding of policy and legal frameworks as they relate to gifts and donations primarily in Australia and to an extent, internationally. 
  • Providing expert advice to Advancement staff on receiving gifts which the University can accept and administer. 
  • Drafting gift documentation which records the University’s understanding of the donor’s wishes; liaising with a range of internal stakeholders in Legal & Risk, Finance, and the benefitting area to ensure smooth handover. 
  • Proactively leading continual improvement of processes and tools to support best practice gift management. 

Job Requirements:

Who We Are Looking For 

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who excels in customer service and stakeholder management, with a proven track record of handling confidential information with discretion. You’re adept at problem-solving, prioritisation, and producing accurate, policy-compliant documentation. Curiosity and innovation are key to you; you’re eager to take ownership of your part of the process and offer insightful suggestions for continuous improvement. 

Your background might include experience in law practice with strong drafting skills, a finance or business background with solid operational experience, or a degree in the arts with exceptional writing skills. 

You will also have: 

  • Proven ability to understand complicated organisational policies (particularly policies related to gift funded activities), regulations and/or other frameworks, and apply them to a variety of business scenarios. 
  • High level of digital literacy, with particular proficiency in finding and sourcing information from a variety of applications and databases.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. 

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your New Team – Advancement and the Gift Operations Team  

The Advancement Office aims to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. It is responsible for the management of programs relating to alumni and benefactors and provides services to and works collaboratively with faculties and other central administration areas. 

The Gift Operations team provides a range of services relating to the establishment of new gifts to the University, receipting of gifts and coordinating the annual gift financial reporting program. 

What We Offer You! 

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page! 

About the University of Melbourne 

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.    

Be Yourself 

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

Join Us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

  • Resume 
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 

Applications close: 12 August 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone. 

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly. 

Position Description:  RFQ11305-ADV-Senior Coordinator Philanthropic-CandidatePack_A4.pdf

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Marketing-Product: Marketing Communications
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Job ID:

15254

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

The University of Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Title:

Senior Coordinator, Philanthropic Operations

Category:

Marketing
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Posted:

29.07.2024

Salary:

UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super per year