General Manager, Advancement Services - University of Technology, Sydney

General Manager, Advancement Services

Based Sydney, Australia

Competitive salary and benefits

UTS is the top-ranked young university in Australia.  The University is known for its innovative teaching and is committed to research that benefits industry and society.  UTS is an inclusive university with a campus in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct.  With a total enrolment of over 45,000 students, UTS is one of the largest universities in Australia and is part of the Australian Technology Network (ATN) of universities.

The mission of UTS Advancement is to empower UTS alumni and friends to match their passions with UTS priorities.  UTS Advancement now seeks a General Manager, Advancement Services who will provide leadership and strategic vision for the development and implementation of a suite of central services that drive successful engagement and fundraising, as well as ensuring that all data, systems and reporting are consolidated across the University.

As a member of the Advancement Leadership team, the successful candidate will have the capacity to lead, manage and develop a high performing team, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and a service orientation. Experience in the integration, implementation and maximisation of CRM systems, gained in a large and complex environment together with knowledge of fundraising and alumni engagement will be essential. Superior stakeholder management and interpersonal skills will ensure you are able to build credible relationships with partners across the University and externally, as an advocate and key representative of the Advancement Unit.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

UTS is committed to supporting positive social change within and beyond their campus equity purpose – they are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity, reflected in a diverse set of social justice initiatives.

Commitment to overcoming Indigenous disadvantage

UTS has a longstanding commitment to overcoming Indigenous disadvantage in employment and education.  To demonstrate this commitment, UTS has had an affirmative action employment strategy called the Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy since 1993.

The purpose of the Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy 2019–2023 is to ensure that UTS has the Indigenous capability to achieve its high-level and ambitious strategic objective to position itself as a world-leading university in Indigenous education and research by 2023.

UTS is committed to growing and developing their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director or Judith Marks, Senior Consultant, Richmond Associates, Australia Office on +61 (0)2 8218 2185, or by email at  info@richmond-associates.com.  Further information, including the job description is available here www.richmond-associates.com/jobs

Applications close:  SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2021