Advancement Coordinator

Job Description:

• Build strong donor relationships
• Coordinator scholarships and awards
• Full time permanent role based at AUT's City Campus

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses.

About the role

The Advancement Coordinator supports AUT’s philanthropic ambitions by building strong donor relationships, coordinating scholarships and awards, and delivering high-quality operational and communications support across AUT Foundation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate donor stewardship, communications, and Foundation administration
• Support scholarships and awards, including partner onboarding and recipient coordination
• Maintain donor data and insights within CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge)
• Contribute to events, fundraising initiatives, and Foundation projects
• Manage Foundation communications, including digital channels and reporting
• Provide advice and support on philanthropic giving across AUT