Alumni Engagement and Campaign Communications Lead (Advancement)

Job No.: 566462

Work type: Fixed Term

Full time, Fixed Term 12-month contract

Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses.

Generous package, including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits

Flexible work arrangements to ensure you keep your life-work balance

About the position

The Alumni and Advancement Office is responsible for philanthropic fundraising and engagement with La Trobe University's alumni community (230,000 as at November 2022). The Alumni and Advancement Office is an outwardly facing unit of the University and engagement with stakeholders is a major element of most activities undertaken.

The primary purpose of this position is to lead and grow the University's alumni engagement and communications programs. This position is responsible for setting and delivering the University's strategic approach for alumni engagement and communications. They are responsible for promoting participation and support across La Trobe's alumni community, in particular with the University's Make the Difference philanthropic campaign.

Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and senior leaders across the University, they will build an engagement program that raises the University's reputation and brand position among alumni as well as delivers to the Campaign goals.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex and political environment and balance a range of priorities and expectations.

Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.

Demonstrated experience working with and influencing senior management.

Demonstrated experience managing and controlling budgets/resources/funding and an understanding of financial management procedures.

Demonstrated experience developing innovative solutions and contributing to strategic planning.

Possess a proven ability to deal with concepts, decisions and complex information or situations in an efficient and effective manner.

Demonstrated management and senior leadership skills with experience in managing and leading high-performing teams to deliver on strategic outcomes.

Capable, agile, flexible and patient with process, and the ideas of others.

Substantial experience in successfully leading teams and delivering strategic outcomes in alumni relations, stakeholder relations, communications and fundraising preferably in higher education or not for profit sector.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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What La Trobe University can offer you!

17% employer contributed superannuation

On site child care facilities

Flexible work arrangements

Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 1st October 2023

Position Enquiries: Alisia Romanin via Email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]

Position Description below:

PD-Alumni Engagement and Campaign Communications Lead.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

Cover letter; and

An up to date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.