"Advancement Services Specialist (Prospect Research & Information)"

Job Description

• Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
• Level 6/7: $92,681 - $114,764 + 17% Superannuation

About the Area

Advancement Services Specialist (Prospect Research & Information) sits in the Advancement and Communications Division at UOW. In the Advancement Unit, we are on a mission to find solutions that transform more lives and generate more critical research to solve global challenges. We are pursuing our mission by building long-term donor relationships and partnerships, being accountable stewards of donor funds, and asking more of our community to consider supporting UOW.

About the Position

The Advancement Services Specialist (Prospect Research & Information) is responsible for utilising advancement information systems to identify individuals and cohorts for deeper engagement and connection with the university. This includes conducting research, providing reports, and recommendations that support the University's strategic engagement with alumni, donors, community members, and key stakeholders.

This role ensures information on constituents is accurate and up-to-date, provides sophisticated background research on notable individuals, organisations and groups, and identifies prospects for strategic activities, programs and awards. Utilising Advancement databases and systems, including Blackbaud RE7 and NXT, the position works as part of a team to manage data, information, conduct prospect research and produce reports.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Norm Bradshaw, Associate Director, Advancement on (02) 4239 3432 or nbradshaw@uow.edu.au

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025, 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.