Universidad Panamericana - IPADE Business School

Position Details Full-Time | Continuing Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $102,589 - $113,561 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role Join Flinders University’s Advancement team and use your marketing and communications expertise to help inspire philanthropy that changes lives. This is an opportunity for a confident, creative and strategically minded marketing and communications professional to shape how Flinders shares the powerful story of giving. Working across donor acquisition, retention and engagement, you will develop compelling communications that connect supporters with the real-world impact of their generosity—from widening access to education and supporting student success, to advancing research that benefits communities. Through donor impact reports, cases for support, appeals, events communications and the University’s Impact of Giving publications, you will play a central role in strengthening philanthropic engagement and ensuring the impact of giving at Flinders is recognised with clarity, warmth and purpose. Your Key Position Responsibilities will include: Leading the marketing and communications of the annual program of fundraising appeals. Writing, editing, and proofreading high-quality content for donor- and prospective donor-facing materials, consistent with University brand guidelines and policies, including donor impact reports, direct mail, social media posts, speeches, articles, e-newsletters, and printed publications. Sourcing and coordinating the production of dynamic and engaging multimedia content—including photography, video, and digital assets—that supports donor recognition, storytelling, and the cultivation of prospective supporters across digital and print channels. Providing marketing and communications support for donor events and activities, the Planned Giving Program, staff workplace giving, and other forms of donor engagement and stewardship.  For a comprehensive list of Key Position Responsibilities, please view the Position Description  About You As you will be working collaboratively across the team to ensure the delivery of a consistent, coherent, and persuasive narrative across all philanthropic initiatives, you will possess excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Your exceptional writing and editing skills (including accuracy and attention to detail and experience in writing, editing and proofreading quality written content) are second to none, as is your extensive experience in and detailed knowledge of contemporary and best practice communications, multimedia and marketing campaigns, especially for donor and prospective donor audiences. Keys to your success include: Proven experience in developing and implementing innovative marketing and communications strategies tailored to internal and external audiences. Proficiency using client management systems and software to support communications objectives, for example, CRM Raiser’s Edge and Campaign Monitor for disseminating emails. The ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and successfully deliver them on time and at a high level of quality. A commitment to excellence and the principles of continuous improvement and ability to develop and deliver plans, measure outcomes and report on potential improvements for the future. It is expected that the successful candidate will have completed a degree in communications, media studies, marketing or a related discipline with subsequent relevant experience or have an equivalent combination of experience, education or training. About the Office of Alumni and Advancement The Alumni and Advancement team exists to foster enduring relationships with alumni, community members, donors, and stakeholders, thereby enhancing Flinders University’s impact locally and globally. Through a whole-of-university approach, we champion a vibrant culture of philanthropy and engagement, securing vital financial support for students and pioneering research and adding value to our graduates’ lives at every stage of life. In alignment with the University’s overarching vision, the Alumni and Advancement team is dedicated to building a connected, supportive, and influential Flinders community. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia). Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice   Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proudly committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy and we strive to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender‑based violence. Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.  How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, a cover letter including a proactive statement about why you are suitable for the role and a Suitability Statement as a separate document, which addresses the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description: Exceptional writing and editing skills, including accuracy and attention to detail and experience in writing, editing and proofreading quality written content Extensive experience in and detailed knowledge of contemporary and best practice communications, multimedia and marketing campaigns, especially for donor and prospective donor audiences. Experience in using competitive analysis, online analytics, horizon scanning and market research to inform decision-making. Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, exercise initiative, judgement and well-developed problem-solving skills, and interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures. For more information regarding this position, please contact Heidi Warren Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged, and are able to, as far as practicably possible, participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, including being accompanied by an accredited assistance animal with public access rights as per the Disability Policy, please advise the contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 01 July 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.