Senior Gift Program Coordinator

Classification: ANU Officer: 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $91,362 - $105,165 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

The Position
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced team player with an interest in gift implementation and governance, looking for a chance to play a pivotal role in supporting in the implementation of gifts across ANU.

This position is part of a small team that support in all aspects of gift services across ANU including gift cultivation and acceptance, gift processing, and gift implementation.  Your role will be considered a subject matter expert in this space and will provide advice and operational support to a campus-wide client base, ensuring the University demonstrates both accountability and impact in its philanthropic endeavours.

The Person
To be successful in this role, you have a skillset that demonstrates outstanding client service and stakeholder management experience.  You will be flexible and happy to jump in and support your colleagues to get the job done.  Experience in governance, project implementation or senior administration is desirable but not critical to be the successful applicant.  The key attributes for the right person is a high level of care in your work, the ability to use initiative and work independently as well as being part of a stable and supportive team. 

You are an organised and effective team member, with an eye for detail. You are interested in the stories of the University, and you are both passionate and invested in sharing how philanthropy contributes to realising the strategic aims of ANU. You are an innate problem-solver, resilient and have a knack for communicating complex, detailed information in a simple, accessible manner. You possess strong collaboration and partnership skills, demonstrating the ability to influence across all levels - your team, your colleagues and internal senior stakeholders.

The Area
ANU Advancement provides leadership and support across the University in developing meaningful and sustainable relationships with ANU alumni, donors, and the broader community. We secure long-term philanthropic investment and ensure the strong management of existing philanthropic funds and accountability to the University’s donors. We direct our activity exclusively towards supporting, amplifying and propelling the University’s vision, mission and strategic objectives, in service to its priorities and areas of greatest need. Our 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.

For further information please contact, Tracey Guest, Senior Manager, Gift Services, E: tracey.guest@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.

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

• A maximum 2 page pitch outlining why you are the ideal candidate to join the Gift Services team at ANU, addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description
• 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.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may 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.