• Office of the Vice President (Advancement and Community Engagement)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $132,647 - $140,276 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
• Based at the picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Advancement and Community Engagement is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Advancement and Community Engagement who will work closely with the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Science (HASS) Executive Dean, Chair of UQ Arts and Director of the UQ Art Museum to plan and implement advancement and engagement strategies that increase philanthropic support and strategic engagement opportunities to advance the objectives of UQ, the HASS Faculty and the UQ Arts program.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee and enable the strategy for advancement and engagement initiatives across the HASS Faculty in collaboration with the Associate Vice-President, Advancement (BEL & HASS) and the UQ Advancement and Community Engagement Team (ACE).

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Philanthropic Collaboration - Partner with the Executive Dean, Chair, UQ Arts and Director, UQ Art Museum in developing and advancing the Faculty's philanthropic priorities, goals, strategies and cases for support/proposals.
• Relationship Management - Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, maintaining regular and meaningful communication and understanding and aligning their interests with opportunities to support strategic initiatives.
• Alumni & Community Engagement - Provide leadership and guidance to initiate and deliver an engagement strategy that connects alumni, partners and the wider community with UQ Arts, working in collaboration with UQ Arts stakeholders internally.
• Planning and Operations - Maintain donor and alumni records and manage the budget for advancement and community engagement activities within the HASS / UQ Arts portfolio to ensure maximum impact.

The position reports to the Associate Vice-President, Advancement (BEL & HASS) and collaborates closely with key internal stakeholders including the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Science (HASS) Executive Dean, Chair of UQ Arts, the Director of the UQ Art Museum and the UQ Advancement and Community Engagement Team (ACE).

For a full copy of the position description, please contact [email protected]

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About Advancement and Community Engagement

Throughout its history, The University of Queensland has benefited from the support of its alumni and community through engagement, volunteering and gifts. We are committed to positioning UQ as a worthy destination for philanthropy, ensuring future generations have access to educational opportunity and that we continue to deliver world leading research and innovation.

Equally, our focus is on building strong relationships with more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, as Change Makers. Together we create opportunities to share knowledge, skills, ideas and provide mentoring and peer coaching opportunities, that provide lifelong beneficial partnerships.

To learn more about philanthropy at UQ visit https://alumni.uq.edu.au/giving/. To learn more about Advancement's alumni engagement activities, visit https://alumni.uq.edu.au/.

About You

• A minimum of five years of direct fundraising and engagement experience in roles that demonstrate successful outcomes, including securing significant philanthropic contributions and/or establishing impactful commercial partnerships; or an equivalent combination of relevant lived experience and/or education/training.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with diverse audiences and stakeholders, effectively communicating across varying perspectives and fostering collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• High emotional intelligence combined with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, tact and discretion.
• A versatile professional with the ability to think and act strategically while also effectively managing day to day operational tasks to ensure smooth execution and long term success.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and provide excellent support to internal and external partners while maintaining a high level of accuracy and personal integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to draft a range of communications for a variety of audiences, including persuasive writing and storytelling.
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application.
• A postgraduate degree in the arts / humanities, or a related field.

Desirable

• Prior experience in higher education and/or arts industry.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, criminal check

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karen Foelz, Associate Vice President Advancement (BEL & HASS) via [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
• Resume

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48973).