Organisation : Monash University
Location : Melbourne (Clayton)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Education & Training, Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $92,589 - $101,552 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Application closing date : 24 Apr, 2022
About the organisation
There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here – and so do truly satisfying careers.
About the role
Development Associate
Job No.: 632266
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $92,589 – $101,552 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Be inspired, every day
- Enjoy the freedom to discover something new
- Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
About Us The External Relations, Development and Alumni portfolio (ERDA) works collaboratively across the University to initiate, grow and steward strong person to person relationships with key stakeholders that support Monash University’s research and education endeavours. This work delivers outcomes that significantly enhance the University’s profile and resources.
The University’s first ever-institutional philanthropy campaign ‘Change it. For Good.’ underpins our ambitious advancement and fundraising goals. The campaign is one of the largest, most ambitious and impactful campaigns in Higher Education fundraising globally and already exceeding $700m.
The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Associate to play a pivotal role in supporting Monash University’s broader strategic fundraising goals. Supporting the University fundraising team, your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Building and managing networks with donors to solicit contributions for the University initiatives
- Engaging with internal stakeholders across relevant faculties to collaborate effectively on mutually beneficial donor cultivation strategies
- Supporting internal staff including frontline fundraisers in their day to day activities
- Supporting the design, development and delivery of a variety of projects
- Conducting research and surveys to obtain factual information to support stewardship reports as well as donor stories and profiles
- Supporting a range of fund raising initiatives within the HASS and STEM faculties
You will join a team of high-performing, passionate individuals who not only work hard to achieve our goals, but enjoy having fun along the way. We are committed to achieving excellence and love promoting the skills and capabilities of our staff and supporting them in their professional development!
About YOU!
Previous fundraising experience in the higher education sector is desirable however, to be successfully considered for this role, you will have outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels. High levels of attention to detail will be a core strength of yours in preparing detailed reports and documentation for senior stakeholders. You will enjoy conducting detailed research to support donor strategies as well as reports and proposals for senior managers. Your rapport building skills will see you develop strong networks with key clients within faculties as well as the wider University.
If you are experienced in coordinating high level fundraising projects within large and complex organisations, apply now!
This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. We offer a hybrid working arrangement that enables you to work from home, for a portion of your work week.
At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs“.
Enquiries
Ms Heather Little, Deputy Director – HASS, +61 3 9903 4678
Closing Date
Sunday 24 April 2022, 11:55 pm AEST
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Development Associate via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training, #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy
