Senior Director, Advancement Strategy & Operations

Clayton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Director Advancement Strategy & Operations

Job No.: 691280

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $227857 pa Level 10C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

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The Opportunity

Monash University is seeking an accomplished executive leader to drive the strategy and operations that power our fundraising and alumni engagement success. Reporting to the Vice-President (Advancement) the Senior Director Advancement Strategy & Operations leads the core strategic and operational engine of Advancement. This pivotal role blends strategic planning with operational rigour and creative ambition ensuring programs are supported by high-performing teams integrated digital platforms trusted data and streamlined processes positioning Monash to deliver impactful campaign outcomes sustained philanthropic growth and enriched alumni communities.

As a member of the Advancement Leadership Team you will oversee Gift Processing & Administration (Donor Relations) Prospect Research and Campaign Strategy & Analysis. You will lead Advancement-wide strategy provide expert evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders and partner across faculties and central divisions to align priorities with institutional goals. You will drive continuous improvement of fundraising and alumni engagement programs underpinning a robust and tangible culture of philanthropy and engagement for the University and its communities.

In this role you will lead key initiatives shape donor and prospect management policies and spearhead major strategic programs including the Universitys next multi-year comprehensive campaign fostering a culture of performance collaboration and philanthropy.

About You

We are seeking a senior leader with extensive experience in advancement fundraising or a related strategic function within a large complex organisation.

To be considered for this role you will have:

Proven executive leadership in large complex organisations with a track record of driving strategic direction planning and measurable organisational outcomes.
Extensive experience leading high-performing teams and establishing robust governance policy and planning frameworks.
Strong expertise in developing and executing fundraising and engagement strategies that achieve ambitious targets and campaign success.
Advanced analytical conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex strategic challenges and translate data into actionable insights.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement communication and influencing abilities with the judgement and discretion to manage sensitive executive-level matters.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the systems strategy and infrastructure that enable transformative philanthropy at one of Australias leading universities.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application should include a cover letter and current CV.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Jimmy Buck Vice-President (Advancement)

Position Description:Senior Director Advancement Strategy & Operations

Applications Close: Tuesday 17 March 2026 11:55pm AEDT

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Senior Director Advancement Strategy & OperationsJob No.: 691280Location: Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: 3-year fixed-term appointmentRemuneration: $227857 pa Level 10C (plus 17% employer superannuation)Amplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityJoin our inclusive collaborati...