Development Associate

We now have an exciting new opportunity for aDevelopment Associate,FacultyArts and Social Sciences. In this roleyou will play a role in securing philanthropic investmentthat will support projects and programs in these portfolios and across the University. Drawing upon your relationship buildingskills, there will be a focus onidentifying new prospective donors for the strategic priorities of the deans, building on recent successful gifts, and growing the pipeline of donors. 

You will engage high net-worth donor prospects, align their interest and passions to the strategic priorities of the University, and successfullysolicit multiple gifts with a value of $100,000 or more. 

While we welcome applications from all candidates,this is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority.  

About FASS  

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is consistently ranked among the leading faculties of its kind, nationally and internationally and has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour, committed to offering a vibrant research and teaching environment. 

The mission of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is to conduct research and teaching across the breadth of the humanities and social sciences that makes a difference in the lives of its students, staff and the broader community, both in Australia and globally. 

About you  

The University values trust,accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Development Associate,FacultyArts and Social Sciences who:   

• is a naturalrelationship builder – you enjoy interacting with people one-on-one and fostering relationships with individuals atdifferent levels and fromdiverse cultures; 

• has excellentcommunication skills, both listening and written, enabling you to develop compelling proposals or cases for support that align with a prospective donor’s interests; 

• possesses highly developedemotional intelligence, you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills; anactive listener with aproactive work ethic; 

• is ahigh-achiever, naturally driven by success both professionally and personally; 

• isconfident in handling data withconfidentiality and integrity; 

• ispassionate about biomedical, healthcare, or medical research sectors, and you candemonstrate this in a cover letter, along with explaining why you would be a strong candidate for this role. 

About us  

The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraisingprogram in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaignand onto the next, the team is not only the finest performing,its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.  

Since itsinception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth.We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence.  

  
How to apply  
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at sarah.scott@sydney.edu.au  
   

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

Pre-employment checks  

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of allrolerequired pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.  

  
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