Advancement Research Assistant

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's leading Group of Eight, research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia's third oldest university with a strong reputation for preparing educated leaders and delivering research outcomes that contribute to local, national and global wellbeing.

University of Adelaide employees enjoy a range of benefits and favourable work conditions that include opportunities for career development and advancement. 

The Vice-Chancellor and President is the chief executive officer and principal academic at the University. The Vice-Chancellor's division is responsible for the University's management and administration, and leading the organisation's strategic vision and plan. The division encompasses the Council Secretariat and the External Relations Branch.

Council Secretariat supports the University Council to which the Vice-Chancellor and President reports.

The External Relations Branch comprises of two units; Advancement and Partnerships and Corporate Relations – its purpose to create opportunities and the ecosystem to connect, engage and inspire our stakeholders, alumni and donors in support of the University’s mission. The Branch’s portfolio areas include industry, government and community relations, the media team; as well as the Development, Alumni and Data & Systems (CRM) teams.

Working under general direction, the Advancement Research Assistant provides support for External Relations data entry and research projects that assist with the growth, maintenance and development of External Relations databases.

In addition the position assists with data auditing activities, the maintenance of procedure documents for the database and general administrative tasks, and plays an integral role in ensuring data is accurately recorded. 

Salary: (HEO3) $38,359 - $61,241 per annum

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 9.5% applies.

Term of position: This fixed term 6 months part time contract at.6 FTE

Position requirements:

To be successful you should have: 

• A competent user of the Microsoft Office suite and prior experience using customer relationship management (database) systems.
• Experience in accurately performing repetitive data entry tasks to ensure information quality is upheld.
• Ability to search out the facts and seek further information or support when required.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential data.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the Australian Higher Education sector preferred

Please address and upload your responses to the 'Knowledge and Experience' section of the position description within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, contact Liz Smee, Team Leader, Prospect Research & Donor Relations, telephone: 8313 1716 or email: liz.smee@adelaide.edu.au

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Closing date: 11:55pm, 29^th July 2018

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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