Description:
- Office of the Vice President (Advancement and Community Engagement)
- Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 3 years
- Base salary will be in the range $100,554 - $109,496 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
- Based at the picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Coordinator, Advancement (Leadership Annual Giving), Global and Institutional Philanthropy based within the Global and Institutional Philanthropy team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing a Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) program to grow the number of donors who give $1,000 to $10,000 annually. You will be involved in partnering with faculties and institutes, and key stakeholders to gather data, to maintain relationships with a large group of donors through targeted cultivation strategies, and to monitor and evaluate the program to ensure its success. In addition to analytical skills, you will require creative thinking and the ability to build relationships with new donors. Under the supervision of, and with guidance from the Senior Manager and Head of Advancement (Student Experience) you will implement, coordinate and review the emerging LAG program at UQ.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Build and manage a pipeline of 300+ Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) donors ($1K-$10K annually), cultivating and stewarding relationships.
- Develop innovative outreach strategies to engage a high volume of donors and identify major gift potential ($50K+) for referral.
- Work with the Annual Giving and Prospect Development teams to implement lead tracking, reporting, and CRM transition.
- Strengthen cross-departmental relationships, promote a university-wide philanthropic culture, and adhere to best practices.
- Meet fundraising KPIs, analyse campaign data, support new donor-funded projects, and represent UQ at events.
For a full copy of the position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
About Advancement and Community Engagement
Throughout its history, The University of Queensland has benefited from the support of its alumni and community through engagement, volunteering and gifts. We are committed to positioning UQ as a worthy destination for philanthropy, ensuring future generations have access to educational opportunity and that we continue to deliver world leading research and innovation.
Equally, our focus is on building strong relationships with more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, as Change Makers. Together we create opportunities to share knowledge, skills, ideas and provide mentoring and peer coaching opportunities, that provide lifelong beneficial partnerships.
To learn more about philanthropy at UQ visit https://alumni.uq.edu.au/giving/. To learn more about Advancement’s alumni engagement activities, visit https://alumni.uq.edu.au/.
About You
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to prepare complex documentation, and communicate with diverse groups within and external to the University. Demonstrated experience in developing networks, building relationships and operationalising partnerships. Organisational and administrative skills with the demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, to work under pressure and establish priorities, with a commitment to quality outcomes. Self-motivated and the ability to work autonomously and as a team member. Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong preference for experience with software and CRMs such as Raiser’s Edge, Graduway and/or SalesForce. A good understanding and awareness of the operational environment within and outside UQ and current issues in Australian and international higher education Exceptional writing skills would be an asset.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Maritza Messina, Senior Manager and Head of Advancement (Student Experience) via m.messina@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section ResumeOther Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Wednesday, 16 April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48397).