Job Summary
The Associate Director/Director of Advancement Communications is responsible for
the development and implementation of advancement-focused marketing and
communication tactics that enhance fundraising and alumni relations efforts including
but not limited to: writing fundraising proposals and appeals, website and social media
design and management, interviewing individuals and writing stories, event scripting,
and creating digital and print materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Prepares digital assets, event materials, gift proposals, and other print materials for
    Advancement, including content development for print, digital, and video publications
    for fundraising, engagement activities, stewardship outreach, and events.
  • Writes and designs print and online communications to highlight, recognize and solicit
    donors; interviews donors, alumni, students and others for marketing/communications
    content, creates donor news and stories.
  • Prepares scripts and speaker details for chancellor and other event speakers; organizes
    staging, photography and AV needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public
    relations or a related field
  • For an Associate Director: Three (3) years (36 months) of professional work
    experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management,
    graphic design, or a related professional area.
  • For Director: Five (5) years (60 months) of professional work experience in
    marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, graphic design
    AND one (1) year experience working in fundraising communications or marketing.
  • Experience and ability to write compelling stories, articles, and social media posts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Exceptional proofreading and editing skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and appreciation for public higher education.

Salary Range: Associate Director: $60,000-$66,000 | Director: $66,000-$70,000

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