Senior Advancement and Campaign Manager

• Join a values-based advancement culture and ambitious high performing team
• Strategically drive innovative engagement and help build partnerships
• Base 117,320 – $ 121,515 p/a. ($137,264 – $ 142,17217% super inclusive)

Lead a step change increase in philanthropy in a university that is renowned as best in the sector and a partner of choice.

About the Opportunity

Advancement at Griffith builds transformational relationships with alumni, donors, staff, students and external organisations. They nurture and support those partnerships through alumni engagement activities, donor-centred fundraising campaigns and tailored stakeholder activities.

Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement, you will lead a plan to build an institutional culture of philanthropy and engagement, as Griffith launches its’ inaugural comprehensive philanthropy campaign over the next few years. This activity will support the lead up to Griffith’s 50^th anniversary celebration in 2025 – an incredible opportunity for the Griffith community, especially alumni to reflect on the achievements of one of the youngest universities to be amongst the best in the world.

In this newly created role, you will build on the strong the track record for alumni engagement and philanthropy already in place to drive innovative approaches and ensure Griffith relies upon technologies, data and analysis to better understand our constituents and ensure sector best performance.

Underpinning this ambition, you will be well supported by a Vice Chancellor and Griffith’s Executive Group who are committed to prioritising engagement for impact, particularly in building transformational philanthropic partnerships and a vibrant alumni community that supports university priorities, including our students.

To review the Position Description please follow this link: 00061513_PD.pdf

This a full time, continuing position based at the Gold Coast campus.

About you

• Ideally, has demonstrable experience and success in senior Advancement role in support and delivery of strategic priorities and business improvements.
• Experience and success operating in similar position in Higher Education. This could be holding a senior level in a central university portfolio enabling you to draw upon your sound knowledge and proximity. This could include experience in an externally facing portfolio and industry such as Marketing and Communications.  
• Must have advancement, philanthropic or alumni engagement experience or have held a senior position in a philanthropic organisation.
• Technical and technological proficiencies to effectively use Advancement CRM and rely upon data and analysis to ensure evidence base for improving performance and successful delivery of business objectives.
• A highly effective project manager able to initiate, plan and deliver breakthrough new initiatives that meet or exceed expectations.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, including ability to write succinct briefings for executive audiences You enjoy using your entrepreneurial know how and thinking outside the square.  

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary $ 117,320 – $ 121,515 per annum. Salary package including 17% employer superannuation $ 137,264 – $ 142,172.
• Beautiful campus with a variety of facilities and great work-life balance https://www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith/campuses-facilities/gold-coast

Why work for Griffith

• A relatively young university with a rich and pioneering history, Griffith has grown over the last 40 years to include six campuses across South East Queensland and welcome over 50,000 students and 4,000 employees. 
• Griffith is a research-intensive university and is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide. 
• Join an organisation that is not just committed to its own sustainability goals, but that has created an inter-disciplinary research beacon to enable effective and just climate action throughout society. 
• Improve your quality of life by joining an organisation committed to a healthy work/life balance and the flexibility required to achieve it. 

How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your application (please include a cover letter and resume). For a confidential discussion contact Marcus Ward, Vice President (Advancement), marcus.ward@griffith.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. To discuss First Peoples Employment further, please contact Joshua Long, Talent Management Partner (First Peoples) –on (07) 3735 5403 or joshua.s.long@griffith.edu.au

For application queries, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011.

Closing date: Wednesday 6th April, 2022 at 5 pm AEST.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to hiring managers.

Employment in this role is subject to the successful candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain limitation exemptions described in Griffith University’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing Policy. Workers in a setting covered by a Queensland Government Health Order or similar government direction, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the direction and must remain compliant with any such directions. The successful candidate will be required to supply supporting evidence of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing in this role.