Program Coordinator, Global Communities

**Job no**: 0058059

**Location**:Parkville

**Role type**:Full time; Continuing

**Department**:Advancement

**Salary**:UOM 7 - $98,402 - $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About Advancement**

The Advancement Office aims to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends, and benefactors. It is responsible for the management of programs relating to alumni and benefactors and provides services to and works collaboratively with faculties and other central administration areas.

**About the Role**

The Global Communities team builds and maintains effective relationships with local, interstate and international alumni communities including association and group leaders. The Program Coordinator, Global Communities is responsible for the delivery of programs that support the University’s alumni and stakeholder engagement objectives.

You will implement innovative global alumni relations activities within the Advancement portfolio, utilising both face-to-face and digital elements as appropriate. You will also contribute to communications, research and information gathering on alumni, as well as CRM and alumni data management.

Responsibilities include:

- Work in collaboration with the AR (Alumni Relations) Program team to develop, organise, deliver and review large-scale pan-University alumni and stakeholder engagement programs, activities and events relevant to the program area or broader AR priorities.
- Work in collaboration with faculty clusters, Advancement and other shared services teams across the University to deliver programs for specific alumni and stakeholder communities
- Manage information relevant to alumni as appropriate on the Advancement CRM to inform alumni/corporate relations, enterprise and philanthropic activities.
- Coordinate and implement international engagement strategies & activities that connect alumni and friends to the University through rich intellectual and cultural content
- Use digital and social channels to engage and build communities, with a focus on Asia and India.

**About You**

You should also have:

- Undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant alumni relations (or external relations) experience as per the current Enterprise Agreement classifications.
- Experience in the delivery of alumni relations (or external relations) strategy and operational activities including events involving an international community.
- Fluency in another language/work experience in another country or with diverse cultures and communities, managing relationships in cross-cultural environments (ideally Asian)
- Demonstrated program and project coordination experience including expertise in using insights and data to measure performance of programs.
- A sound understanding of using social media to support engagement and community building.
- A strong understanding of and demonstrated track record of working with complex CRM’s.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

**About the University**

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

**Be Yourself**

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

**Join Us**
- Undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and