Development Project Coordinator

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Melbourne – Burwood
Categories:Administration, Human / People Services

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $97,940 – $107,842 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We’re proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities.

The Development Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting fundraising projects to deliver major and principal gift fundraising goals through sound project coordination of key activities delivered by different teams within Advancement and by other teams within the University.

As a Development Project Coordinator, you will:

• Prepare high quality proposals and compelling narrative to develop fundraising cases for support for principal gift level donors ($1m+)
• Engage with senior staff from Faculties and Institutes to construct a seamless narrative for the donor, bringing together information from different areas of the university and writing a comprehensive proposal for the donor
• Be responsible for supporting fundraising projects to deliver major and principal gift fundraising goals through sound project coordination of key activities delivered by different teams within Advancement and by other teams within the University.
• Monitor and draft reports on progress against targets and manage the delivery of reports including quarterly progress reports, or University Executive reports.
• Work with key stakeholders including Advancement divisional colleagues, University leadership, Faculty Executives, alumni, donors, and other members of the public.
• Oversee project budgets and provide regular reports.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist knowledge in a similar role
• Demonstrated understanding of the giving cycle and donor engagement, ideally in a University, research institute or not for profit environment.
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in coordinating complex projects within time and budget and delivering successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated highly developed written skills derived from marketing communications experience and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality of output and accuracy
• Experience working within an organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably within the higher education sector.

Here’s how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Rachel Weston (Manager, Donor Relations) on [email protected].

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Development Project Coordinator PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on 5 March 2024 at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised:20 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:05 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time