Senior Alumni Engagement Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $93,646 - $107,795 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

Position Overview

The Senior Alumni Engagement Officer works as part of a specialised community engagement stream within ANU Advancement, with a key focus on identifying, building and maintaining connections with Alumni of the University. The position is a key point of contact for students, alumni, donors and internal stakeholders in designing and delivering engagement programs, in collaboration with colleagues across the University.

As part of a small team, the Senior Alumni Engagement Officer will be responsible for the design and delivery of strategic alumni communications, programs, and flagship events for the alumni community in order to achieve alumni engagement targets, support a strategy for donor retention and pipeline progression. They will also be responsible for key administrative matters for the Alumni and Advancement team.

This position is based on campus in Canberra and works in partnership with ANU Academic Colleges in delivering and reporting on alumni strategy and operational outcomes. This position works closely with members of the Alumni & Community Engagement team and the related teams across ANU Advancement . Strong collaboration and high-level client service will be essential in this role.

About us

ANU Advancement provides leadership and support across the University in developing meaningful and sustainable relationships with ANU alumni, donors and the broader community, securing long-term philanthropic investment and ensuring the strong management of existing philanthropic funds and accountability to the university’s donors.  This is achieved through directing activity exclusively towards supporting, amplifying, and propelling the University’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives, in service to its ever-changing priorities and areas of greatest need. ANU Advancement's mission is to build meaningful and enduring connections with our community and pair the passions of generous people with the outstanding work of our university.

Our ideal candidate 

• An all-rounder who enjoys a fast-paced role with lots of variety. 
• Strong demonstrated stakeholder communication and engagement experience. 
• A passion for the impact that philanthropy can bring to ANU. 

For further information please contact Kenyon Neal, Senior Manager, Alumni Engagement: Kenyon.Neal@anu.edu.au.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.