Senior Manager, Alumni and Advancement Operations
Base pay range: A$130,786.00/yr - A$139,950.00/yr
- Continuing | Full-Time
- Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $130,786 - $139,950pa
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The Senior Manager, Alumni and Advancement Operations is a strategic leader supporting Flinders University's alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. This role oversees gift processing, prospect research, and moves management, providing the insights and systems that enable effective fundraising. Working closely with Business Intelligence, it drives data-led strategy and reporting to identify opportunities and measure impact. This role also supports alumni engagement through analytics and operational leadership, helping evaluate the reach and effectiveness of programs across 135,000+ alumni.
Key responsibilities sit within five pillars:
- Leadership and Strategy
- Governance and Relationships
- Systems, Donation Management, and Reporting
- Training, Analytics, and Support
- Team Leadership
Relationships fundamental to this role include: The Director, Alumni & Advancement; Prospect Researcher; Gift Administration Coordinator; Advancement staff; Colleges; Finance; Legal; ICT; Marketing and Communications; and externally, Donors and alumni networks.
For a more comprehensive list of Key Position responsibilities, please view the Position Description.
About You
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in database administration, system development, and maintenance, preferably in large not-for-profit or higher education settings. You are an authentic leader with high-level oral communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and networks. You should also be a strategic leader capable of:
- Familiarity with gift governance and services
- Experience presenting complex information to leaders and peers
- Networking proficiency within the sector
- Ability to adhere to competing deadlines in a complex work environment
About the Office of Alumni and Advancement
The Alumni and Advancement team actively engages graduates through meaningful programs, benefits, services, and communications. The Advancement team initiates and develops fundraising activities, supported by the community of donors. The Alumni team facilitates class reunions and provides opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and presenting.
Life at Flinders
We are transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments. Flinders aims to be a top ten Australian university and within the top 1% globally. We embrace diversity and promote equality and chance for all.
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Commitment to equity and inclusion for all students and staff
- Vibrant campus life with on-campus health care, gym, and childcare
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
- Please see our Reconciliation Action Plan
- Please see our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
- A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is required before commencement.
How to Apply and Information
- To apply online, visit the portal: JR - Senior Manager, Alumni and Advancement Operations
- Submit a resume and a Suitability Statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the Key Position Capabilities
- For more information, contact Ted Wynn, Director Alumni & Advancement
Application deadline
Applications must be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Wednesday 15 October 2025. Late applications and applications submitted via agencies will not be accepted.
Flinders University values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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📌 Senior Manager, Alumni and Advancement Operations
🏢 Flinders University
📍 Adelaide