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University of Technology Sydney

Vice-President Advancement

New South Wales (Sydney), Australia

https://www.uts.edu.au/

Send Nominations or Cover Letter and Resume to:

Libby Roberts

Vice President

617-262-1102

lroberts@LLLSearches.com

The University of Technology Sydney

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a dynamic

and cosmopolitan university that marks the gateway to

Sydney — Australia's economic, multicultural and

creative global city. One of Australia’s leading

universities of technology, UTS has an enviable

reputation for a fusion of innovation, creativity and

technology; precisely the characteristics that make it and

its graduates sought after by global industry. Recent

market research confirms that New South Wales (NSW)

leaders in business, the professions and government

believe UTS has the most industry-focused approach of all Sydney metropolitan universities.

With a singular vision to be a world-leading university of technology, UTS has a distinct model of learning,

strong research performance and a leading reputation for engagement with industry and the professions.

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The University has a culturally diverse campus life and vibrant international exchange study and research

programs that prepare graduates for the workplaces of today and the future.

Do you have the right skills and qualities for this position?

• Have you the vision and strategic thinking to

lead UTS to a new level of philanthropic

success?

• Are you an accomplished, goal oriented leader

who has experience working in a complex and

fast- paced organization?

• Have you solicited and closed six and seven

figure gifts?

• Do you thrive in a culture of collaboration?

• Do you have a commitment to social justice

and the cultural intelligence to quietly and effectively work with a multi-cultural community? Are

you a natural networker and convener of diverse audiences?

• Are you energized by local, national, and international dynamics?

• Are you an experienced and outstanding leader who is an inspiring coach and mentor?

Advancement Overview

This is an extraordinary time to lead Advancement at UTS. The Advancement team is comprised of 30

professional staff who are centrally located in the University and provide strategic and operational support

across the University. The team is talented, and with some recent retirements, there is opportunity to build

on existing strengths and create a more robust enterprise that will be poised for future success.

Since the establishment of the Advancement team in 2006, much has been achieved - in 2016 $15.2M was

raised from almost 5,000 donors.

The alumni relations program is now well-established, with a comprehensive communications platform

comprising:

• a dynamic and responsive website, social media platforms, and award-winning alumni magazine

• a comprehensive alumni awards and recognition program that celebrates alumni achievement

globally and

• a network of alumni volunteer committee's in China, south Asia, India and the U.K.

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UTS alumni are globally mobile and social media enables them to stay in touch with one another right

across the globe. This presents both opportunities and challenges for UTS to connect with the 30% of

graduates who are based offshore.

When UTS secured a $25M gift from Dr. Chau Chak Wing in 2010, it was the largest gift of its kind to any

Australian university. In this context, UTS is certainly punching above its weight and is now looking to

accelerate and grow its endowment program aiming to take it to the next level.

With institutional priorities identified, a fundraising plan needs to be put in place, awaiting a new Vice-

President to lead this critical effort.

Position Overview – Vice-President Advancement

The Vice-President Advancement is a newly created role. The Vice-President Advancement is responsible for

leading and developing UTS’s philanthropic and alumni strategies, and delivering outcomes to enable the

growth and sustainability of private investment as a core part of UTS’s revenue, supporting the achievement

of UTS’s teaching, research and service objectives.

This position reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor and is a member of UTS’s senior leadership group.

Other senior managers reporting to the Vice-Chancellor are the Provost, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education

and Students), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), Deputy Vice-

Chancellor (Innovation and Enterprise), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

(Corporate Services). The Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellors form the Senior Executive of the

University and are responsible for the effective operational management of UTS. The Vice-President will be a

regular attendee at Senior Executive team meetings and as a member of UTS’s senior leadership team,

reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, will have access to, and work in partnership with the Senior

Executive.

Reporting directly to the Vice-President are the Director, Advancement, the International Alumni Co-

ordinator and an Executive Assistant. The Advancement and Alumni Team currently consists of 30 staff, plus

casuals. It is anticipated that the Vice-President will review the team’s resourcing and structure to align with

UTS’s philanthropic and alumni strategies.

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Collaboration and Communication:

Internal

lnternal stakeholder relations are as important as external relationships. The role requires high level

collaboration with a wide variety of staff and Committee members to explore and make the best use of links

and networks. The Vice-President will need to establish excellent working relationships with:

• The Senior Executive and members of UTS Council

• Deans, Centre Directors and senior academic and professional staff

• Other UTS senior business managers (research and commercial)

• The Vice-Chancellor's lndustry Advisory Board (which sits within the Corporate Relations Centre’s

portfolio) and the UTS Foundation Advisory Board.

External

• The Vice-President promotes and builds UTS’s advancement with industry, the professions,

government, alumni, donors and potential donors of major gifts, a variety of agencies, prominent

Trusts and Foundations, other universities and the community, (in partnership and collaboration with

the Director, Corporate Relations), both nationally and internationally

• The Vice-President is a member of a wide range of committees external to UTS.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the development, delivery and management of an ambitious philanthropic strategy

and program which fulfill UTS’s philanthropic donations target. This involves employing a global

perspective and evaluating what will work in the Australian sector.

• Develop clear philanthropy metrics and targets inside UTS.

• Develop, articulate and communicate a clear donor value proposition for the UTS community,

donors and potential donors.

• Grow and oversee a substantial and innovative fundraising and giving program to contribute to

UTS’s long-term sustainability.

• Lead UTS efforts in attracting investors nationally and internationally who are willing to provide

financial support for UTS’s research efforts.

• Provide strategic advice on fundraising, alumni relations and advancement services to the Senior

Executive, Council, Deans and other senior leaders across UTS.

• Foster and drive a culture of philanthropy across UTS and engage the entrepreneurial energies of

UTS staff, volunteers and its broader community to support fundraising. The Vice-President will

need to develop a deep understanding of UTS culture and the ability to influence and shape it.

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• Build and develop advancement capability across UTS and its broader community. Encourage

innovation and collaboration in securing enhanced engagement with donors and prospects.

• Advance UTS’s relations with its alumni, domestically and overseas, to build long-term alumni

involvement and support to raise funds. Revisit the current alumni strategy to revise and expand the

new paradigm of lifelong learning for UTS alumni.

• Manage UTS’s Annual Appeal.

• Develop and deliver a social media strategy to build and maintain alumni connections.

• Represent UTS’s interests across a wide range of cultural contexts in order to influence power

brokers and decision-makers to donate to UTS. Partner with the VC on high profile philanthropic

activity.

• Promote and support UTS’s brand, profile and reputation by developing a strategic approach to

Advancement aligned with UTS’s marketing and communications strategy. Effectively communicate

UTS’s value proposition to different external stakeholder groups

• Effectively communicate UTS’s philanthropic strategy internally. Encourage and promote the staff

giving culture in new directions.

• Manage and engage a portfolio of major donors and prospects.

• Lead and manage the Advancement Division. Ensure the efficient and effective operations of the

Division by overseeing the management of its human, financial, physical and virtual resources.

Engender a high-performance culture in the Division through setting and managing against

objectives, stretch targets and behavioural standards and engaging and developing staff to exceed

expectations.

Position Challenges:

• To drive change in a highly dynamic, complex and competitive environment.

• To promote a culture of fundraising across the UTS community when there are competing demands

and priorities.

• Increasing the base of broad donor support in a sustainable manner in the Australian context where

this is still relatively new in relation to other countries.

Authority:

• The Vice-President Advancement has substantial autonomy and delegated authority to manage the

Advancement portfolio. It is expected that the Vice-President will work closely with, and advise, the

Vice-Chancellor, Chancellor, Senior Executive and the leadership group on current and future issues

related to Advancement and alumni strategies, relationships and compliance.

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Health and Safety:

As a member of the senior leadership team, ensure that the University has, and implements processes for

complying with any duty or obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act. This involves building a strong

and positive Health and Safety culture across UTS.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• Significant experience in an Advancement leadership role, ideally in a university setting.

• Exceptional senior leadership skills including high-level interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and

communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop, drive, execute and deliver advancement and alumni

strategies and initiatives in a large, diverse organization.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to drive and lead cultural change.

• Exceptional business acumen.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current issues affecting the higher education

sector and the fundraising environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant government, industry and community

relationships.

• Experience in successfully leading and developing advancement and alumni programs, with

substantial fundraising success, in a major organization.

• Demonstrable leadership skills in strategy development and delivery.

• Demonstrated track record in driving change and engaging others in a vision and direction.

• Substantial experience in developing effective relationships and networks across a wide range of

cultural, social and economic contexts.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent experience.

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University Leadership

Attila Brungs

Vice-Chancellor and President

Professor Brungs is the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of

Technology Sydney. He has previously held senior positions with the CSIRO and

McKinsey & Company.

Professor Brungs is a Rhodes Scholar with a Doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry

from Oxford University and a University Medal in Industrial Chemistry from the

University of New South Wales.

Some of Professor Brungs’ present key appointments include the Federal

Government Research Data Infrastructure Committee; the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council;

Convenor, NSW Vice-Chancellor’s Committee; Chair, UniProjects; and the Federal Government’s National

University Precincts Advisory Committee. His experience includes many distinguished past board and

committee memberships, including not-for-profit organisations, in addition to numerous state and federal

government and institutional appointments.

UTS Overview

As Australia’s number 1 young university, UTS is vibrant

and innovative as well as being passionate about

knowledge, discovery and creativity. With a community

of more than 42,000 students, UTS is one of the largest

universities in Australia with more than 12,300

international students from 120 different nations.

UTS offers over 130 undergraduate and 210

postgraduate courses across traditional and emerging

disciplines such as architecture, built environment,

business, communication, design, education, engineering, information technology, international studies, law,

midwifery, nursing, pharmacy and science.

UTS is on the move.

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One indicator is U.S. News & World Report global ranking of universities which began in 2014. UTS ranked

448th in 2014-15. Two years later, in academic year 2016-17, UTS was ranked 294th and in the academic year

2017-18 it has moved up to #260 (tied).

UTS has been awarded a significant five stars result for excellence in eight out of eight categories of higher

education by QS™ for 2014-2016 and is ranked 218 in the QS World University Rankings.

It is ranked in the top 250 universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the

top 400 in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking 2015.

To find out more, visit UTS’s ratings and rankings webpage.

UTS prepares students for the workplaces of

today and the future. It is part of the Australian

Technology Network of universities: a group of

five prominent universities committed to working

with industry and government to deliver practical

and professional courses. All UTS courses are

designed to be highly relevant to industry and the

professions, and taught with important global

issues in mind. By basing assignments and

coursework around case studies affecting

communities and industry rather than generic

textbook cases, UTS gives students the chance to engage with innovative and relevant material while

developing practical skills. This makes for a more interesting study experience and gives graduates an edge

when it comes to employment.

Industry advisory committees help shape UTS course content to ensure that students are learning current

industry best practice. Many of its lecturers are leaders in their areas of expertise, and many are active in

professional practice. Guest lectures from industry experts also provide valuable professional insights.

In line with the UTS model of global practice-oriented learning, many of its students undertake professional

practice during their degree. As part of their degree program, students also have the opportunity to study at

one of more than 185 universities in about 40 countries with which UTS has exchange agreements.

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UTS’s world leading research centers span a range of disciplines,

including physical, biological and engineering sciences, and

contemporary fields such as design, nanotechnology and

sustainability. Its researchers provide practical and relevant

solutions to issues of national and international importance and

equip graduates with the latest discipline-specific skills and

practices.

In addition, UTS is actively involved with many nonprofit

organizations and community projects:

• UTS Shopfront offers students the chance to undertake

community projects for course credit in most degrees

• So(U)L program Social Leaders @ UTS offers leadership training, seminars, lectures and

discussion groups on key themes of social entrepreneurship, active citizenship and the not-for-profit

sector

• BUiLD program Beyond UTS International Leadership and Development (BUiLD) provides

opportunities for more than 1000 students from different study areas, the chance to develop,

connect and engage. BUiLD seeks to promote concepts of justice, equality and sustainability by

allowing students to participate in career development workshops, community projects, internships

and volunteer projects.

Campus Master Plan:

The UTS City Campus Master Plan is a once-in-a-generation vision to deliver a vibrant and engaging

education precinct. Through the Master Plan, UTS is making a $1.3 billion dollar AUD-plus investment that

will fundamentally change the way the University delivers teaching, learning and research. Over the next

three years, the final phase of the University’s City Campus Master Plan will deliver a state-of-the-art campus

to meet the needs of 21st century students.

The UTS Master Plan delivers a series of new buildings, major upgrades and improved pedestrian

connections right in the heart of Sydney's southern Central Business District (CBD), transforming the UTS

City campus into one of Australia’s most recognized university campuses. With teaching, research and

industry engagement spaces that support the delivery of UTS’s collaboration- and technology-based model

of teaching, as well as its industry-focused research, the City campus is now a destination for staff, students

and visitors alike.

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The $1.3 billion-dollar-plus City Campus Master Plan also is a major

investment driving Sydney’s economy that is expected to contribute

an estimated $3.2 billion for the NSW region. The Master Plan and

precinct revitalization are increasing tourism revenue for Sydney, with

the Gehry-designed Dr Chau Chak Wing Building expected to attract

24,000 interstate and 2000 international visitors each year. The 10-year

construction program is creating 700 direct jobs and 1000 indirect

jobs each year, worth approximately $650 million in annual income to

workers. Once complete, the Master Plan will generate an additional

670 direct and indirect permanent jobs worth $44 million in income

annually.

Strategic Plan:

The Strategic Plan 2009–2018 outlines UTS’s vision to be a

world-leading university of technology and provides a strong statement about UTS’s aspirations for its third

decade. To accomplish this vision, UTS will embed and showcase leading edge IT and other technologies in

all disciplines; perform strongly in the disciplines of science, engineering and technology; remain highly

relevant to industry and the professions; and align UTS’s education and research with relevant national and

economic priorities.

The UTS Strategic Plan is guiding the institution’s activities in the years ahead and ensuring that the

University’s potential is realized.

History:

In January 1988 — with the commencement of the University of Technology, Sydney, Act — the former New

South Wales Institute of Technology became the University of Technology, Sydney.

The New South Wales Institute of Technology was established in 1964. The School of Design of the former

Sydney College of the Arts was incorporated into the Institute on January 25, 1988.

In January 1990, the Institute of Technical and Adult Teacher Education and the Kuring-gai College of

Advanced Education were amalgamated with the existing University of Technology, Sydney to form the

current UTS.

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The purpose and functions of UTS are outlined in the University of Technology Sydney Act 1989 (NSW) and

in the constitutions of its controlled entities.

Location:

UTS’s City Campus:

UTS’s City campus is in the heart of Sydney's creative precinct and alongside Sydney's central business

district. Within easy walking distance of Central Station and the Sydney Central Business District (CBD), UTS’s

campus is easily accessible by bus and train. Close to cosmopolitan inner-city suburbs, the campus is

surrounded by places to shop and eat.

Sydney combines the downtown feel of a busy metropolis with a relaxed lifestyle. With its famous harbour,

sandy beaches, national parks, and suburbs with their own unique identity, the city is in easy reach of places

to explore. Rated the 4th most liveable city for students in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2015), Sydney

attracts over 35,000 international students to study in this culturally diverse city.

Sydney:

Sydney is an exciting and culturally diverse city,

with more than 200 nationalities calling Sydney

home.

With an eclectic mix of cultures, Sydney offers a

variety of international cuisines. From trendy cafes

and waterfront dinning, to pub food, late night

eateries and dessert bars, one is sure to find food

that suits religious and cultural requirements.

Sydney also has a vibrant, creative community

with art galleries, museums, live music and

performance venues such as the iconic Sydney Opera House. There are also free events and festivals

throughout the year.

With its mild climate, Sydney’s beaches are renowned worldwide and many are in easy reach of the city

center, including Manly, Coogee and the world-renowned Bondi Beach. As well as stunning scenery, there’s

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also the chance to enjoy water sports such as swimming, surfing, snorkelling or kayaking.

Sydney’s diverse network of suburbs give the city its international character. In fact, one doesn’t have to go

far from the city center to be surrounded by cultural diversity. Two suburbs that are perfect examples of

Sydney’s diversity are Leichhardt and Cabramatta. Leichhardt is Sydney’s little Italy, complete with a piazza

and some of the city’s best Italian restaurants and cafes. Cabramatta has the largest Vietnamese community

in Australia. Sydney’s foodie culture has embraced Cabramatta’s Vietnamese background so much so that

there are even Food Tours that take people restaurant hopping then finish up at one of Cabramatta’s local

markets.

Even though Sydney is a major city, nature is never far

away. There are many large parks and nature reserves

in and surrounding the city. To the north is Ku-ring-

gai Chase National Park where wallabies and wild

turkeys roam. To the south is the Royal National Park,

the world’s second oldest national park. 30 minutes

from the CBD is Lane Cove National Park and within

the city there also are several large parks.

Hiking in Sydney, or bushwalking, is a popular

weekend activity. The Manly to Spit Bridge Walk is one of the most popular of the city’s bush walks and is

known for its many scenic view points.

You don’t have to go out bushwalking or to a national park to come in contact with Australian wildlife. Right

in the Royal Botanic Gardens you can feed the cockatoos, lorikeets and eels in Middle Pond or, at dusk,

watch the few remaining flying foxes making their daily migration to Centennial Park.

Whales can been seen from Sydney’s Eastern Coastline twice a year migrating south during the Australian

winter and then back up north during the spring. Along the Southern Coastal Walk during these times locals

often see a whale breaching in the distance.

Living in Sydney:

Australia is economically stable, having escaped the Global Financial Crisis a few years ago that shook many

of the world’s economies. Sydney’s high cost of living can be a shock to newcomers moving to the city,

including those from other areas of Australia. It isn’t until that regular pay-check starts to come in that the

shock wears off and a sense of normalcy sets in.

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Even with the high cost of living there are many opportunities for expats to start to save money. One of

these options is opening a high interest savings account, which can be as high as 3.05%. Though the interest

rate has recently been lowered by the Reserve Bank of Australia, it’s still much higher than other countries

like the United States where a high interest savings account is at best 0.95%. Another financial blessing to

working in Australia is superannuation. A superannuation fund is a retirement fund – employer contributions

are compulsory. As of 2017, the minimum obligation for employer contributions is 9.5%, however, UTS offers

a 17% superannuation contribution on top of salary.

Sydney is a great place to raise a family.

Australia is well known for having one of the world’s

best public school systems. In the 2015 Program for

International Student Assessment (PISA) results

Australia’s average score was 510, significantly above

the OECD average of 493 and countries such as the US,

scoring 496. Besides public schools, Sydney has many

private schools plus faith based schools.

Sydney is often described as a network of villages as each suburb has its own unique character. At the heart

of each village is the community center, a place that all newly arriving families should get to know.

Community centers in Sydney often have kid-oriented activities, classes, child care and new mothers’

groups. Besides the community centers, there are numerous play parks in each suburb where parents and

children often hang out making new friends. A few play parks that are worth a family outing are Darling

Quarter, with its elaborate water feature, and Sydney Park with its monster slide and kiddie bicycle course.

Growing up in Sydney, children benefit from the urban city life with museums, the opera house and historic

sites but still maintain the feeling of growing up in a smaller town.

In Australia, people are free to practise and follow their own beliefs and religion. The predominant religions

in Australia are Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism.

These useful websites will also help with more information about Sydney:

City of Sydney - What’s on

Sydney.com - Destination NSW

Time Out Sydney

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Background Checks:

Prior to submitting your resume for this position, please read it over for accuracy. LLLS does verify academic

credentials for its candidates, and our clients frequently conduct background checks and

personality/psychological assessments prior to finalizing an offer.

To learn more, call

Libby Roberts, Vice President at

617-262-1102

or send nominations or cover letter and resume to

lroberts@LLLSearches.com.

All inquiries will be held in confidence.

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