"Advancement Operations Support Officer (HEO 4)"

• Based in Advancement Services at the City West campus
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position
• Work/life balance and 17% superannuation!

About You 

You are a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude. You have excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships and rapport with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds. You work well both autonomously and as part of the wider team and enjoy collaborating with others to provide exceptional outcomes. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Manager: Advancement Operations, you will contribute to the effective operation of Advancement by providing administrative, gift processing and database management support to the portfolio. You will operate within the Advancement Operations team and contribute to the health and maintenance of the University’s alumni and donor database to ensure the effective operation of the University’s alumni and donor relations programs and fundraising efforts. You will also undertake support and implementation activities for the University’s Visiting Research Fellowship program and make a positive contribution to the delivery of world class research collaborations.

About Advancement Services 

Advancement’s function is the strategic management of relationships to increase understanding and support among key University constituents. This includes the more than 240,000 alumni and friends of the University, members of the community and philanthropic organisations of all types in Australia and internationally. The Unit aims to secure financial support from donors who wish to contribute to the achievement of the University of South Australia’s vision and values; engage alumni in the life of the University as volunteers, advocates, supporters and donors; and manage relationships with current and potential supporters of the University.

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary certificate or greater in Business Administration (or similar) and/or demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills in a data administrative role
• Demonstrated experience of working with databases, high level data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to prepare data for a range of activities and reporting requirements
• Experience analysing and interpreting data requirements and preparing internal reports
• Demonstrated computing and clerical skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team and demonstrate initiative, multi-tasking and organisational ability, including experience in prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Sound interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to liaise with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds in a complex work environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based work environment

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture 

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability. 

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team at recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career! 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Please address your cover letter to Alex Koszegi, Team Lead: Talent Attraction. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6000. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 4 August 2024