National Art School Selection Documentation
Development and Alumni Coordinator
March 2015
National Art School
The National Art School (NAS) is Australia’s longest standing visual arts school, acknowledged
nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for the provision of higher education,
artistic practice and scholarship.
NAS is a registered Higher Education Provider housed in the historic walls of the old
Darlinghurst Gaol in Sydney’s premier Arts precinct. This unique heritage campus provides
spacious studio accommodation with dedicated teaching and workshop facilities; project and
exhibition spaces including the NAS Gallery; specialised fine art library & learning resources;
NAS Artist in Residence program; and Study Centre for Drawing.
The School currently offers a range of accredited degree courses that embody the School’s
education emphasis of studio-based learning supported by core study in the subjects of
Drawing and Art History & Theory. These degree programs include the Bachelor of Fine Art,
Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) and Master of Fine Art (Research) with studio majors offered in
the disciplines of Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture.
Currently there are up to 400 full time equivalent student enrolments in NAS degree programs.
The school also conducts an extensive range of Short Course programs and specialist
programs for High School students with over 1200 enrolments per year.
In addition to an actively practicing establishment staff team, The National Art School employs
over 80 practicing artists as visiting lecturers throughout its educational programs. The
National Art School boasts an alumni that includes acclaimed Australian artists many of whom
are key figures in the history of Australian art and contemporary art practice. The School
continues to pride itself on the professional successes achieved by its graduates and faculty.
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Position Details
TITLE:
Development and Alumni Coordinator
BRIEF ROLE STATEMENT:
The Development & Alumni Coordinator will be responsible for providing meticulous
and thorough project and administrative support for the Philanthropy and Sponsorship
programs, with particular emphasis on establishing and maintaining an active and
productive alumni program. The Development & Alumni Coordinator will co-ordinate
and communicate with alumni and organise alumni events and functions.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager
POSITION TYPE:
General, Full Time
REMUNERATION:
Higher Education Worker Level 5 with a salary range of $66,918 - $80,003 (inclusive of annual
leave loading and 9.5% employer’s superannuation contribution).
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Statement of Duties
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Provide day to day administrative support to the Philanthropy and Sponsorship
Managers, including preparation of documents, proposals and reports, event
coordination and servicing donors and sponsors.
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Initiate and build a program of communications and engagement with NAS alumni.
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Design, plan and implement alumni events including scheduling, lists, invitations,
supplier liaison and budget administration.
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Develop, produce and update an event calendar ensuring coordination with all
National Art School activities.
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Assist in the development of the forward planning of the National Art School alumni
program including the creation of appropriate materials to increase alumni
engagement.
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Engage the alumni community and raise awareness of alumni activities through the
National Art School’s web site, e-mail, newsletter, social networks and event
invitations.
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Assist in developing and tracking the alumni department budget.
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Maintain the alumni and donor database with accurate and up-to-date information
on alumni, prospect and donor activity and interests.
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Perform other related duties as required.
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Selection Criteria
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Tertiary qualification or relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant
education and experience.
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Knowledge of trends in alumni relations, development or marketing.
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Event planning or a related field.
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High level written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarise
information concisely.
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Highly accurate with good attention to detail and efficient time management.
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Strong project management and organisational skills.
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High level computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and
databases.
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Strong customer service orientation.
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Knowledge and understanding of EEO, Ethical Practice and WH&S.
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How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at the National Art School.
Please include the following in your application:
o A completed National Art School Job Application Cover Sheet;
o A covering letter addressing how your experience meets each selection criterion in detail;
o A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional
experience;
Pre-employment screening checks including criminal background checks will be conducted for the
successful candidate. An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory screening results.
Consistent with the NAS policy, any person who falsifies their record of academic and/or
professional qualifications to gain employment may be dismissed.
Also please note that some positions at the National Art School are classified as ‘child related’, as
we deliver some educational programs for students under 18 years old. These positions will require
the candidate to provide their Working with Children Check number so the NAS can verify their
clearance status.
Please forward your application, by close of business Monday 30 March, to:
Attn: Human Resources Manager
National Art School
Forbes Street
DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Australia
Email: hr@nas.edu.au
All applicants will be notified of the result of their application as soon as possible.
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