Alumni & Development Communications Specialist, Staff Assistant

Alumni & Development Communications Specialist, Staff Assistant Position Summary

This position will create, design, and disseminate all marketing and communications efforts for the Office of Alumni and Development. The primary responsibility will be refreshing the department website content to create an engaging online presence, as well as content creation, posting, and monitoring of department social media channels.

Additional design work for the development and stewardship team is required as well as participation in all department-sponsored events and activities. This position is exempt, APA unit position and is subject to terms of that union agreement. Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, some nights, and weekends.

From Bridgewater State University’s inception in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of the first normal schools in America to the current day, BSU has worked to ensure that our students receive an accessible, affordable, and exceptional education. BSU aspires to be the leader in our mission class for closing equity gaps for Black/Cape Verdean, Latinx, Native American, Asian, and other students of color.

BSU’s institutional values, the work of the President’s Special Task Force on Racial Justice, and leadership of the Leading for Change Higher Education Diversity Consortium underscore the campus’ commitment to racial equity and other forms of social justice.

• Responsible for the online presence of the Alumni and Development Office and its various entities including maintenance and oversight of the department’s social media and website.
• Create, design, and disseminate marketing and communication projects using print and digital channels to convey the university’s fundraising needs and engagement opportunities to various constituencies.
• Gather and create department-specific content for multi‑channel outreach including print materials, web stories, e‑mails, social media, newsletter features, and event promotion.
• Create and maintain alumni & development web content, social media content, newsletter features, and e‑mail blasts.
• Attend and photograph Alumni & Development sponsored events and maintain photography database.
• Responsible for writing, producing, and publishing monthly Alumni & Development Newsletter.
• Create and maintain online materials including registration forms, scholarship recipient profiles, and other collateral as assigned.
• Collaborate with Development Team on crowdfunding activities, such as Giving Day, Giving Tuesday, and the Crimson Pride Challenge.
• Assist in the promotion of scholarships.
• Develop and collaborate on marketing and registration materials for all events including Bridgewater Alumni Association and Alumni Affinity Groups.
• Collaborate on joint initiatives and coordinate marketing efforts with BSU’s Office of Marketing and Communications when requested.
• Work on special projects as determined by the Director of Alumni and Student Engagement.
• Apply working knowledge of social media best practices and analytics.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Experience in designing marketing and communications materials, including print, web, digital, and social media.
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Drupal, and all Adobe products.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a collaborative setting.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
• Active contribution in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Positive, collaborative, diligent, and capable of managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Availability for some nights and weekends.

Employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E‑Verify employer. This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship.

Please submit:

• At least one employment history entry.
• At least three professional reference entries.
• Writing samples or portfolio of work.

• * Are you currently a member of a collective bargaining unit that governs employment at Massachusetts State Universities?
  • AFSCME
  • APA
  • MSCA
  • Other

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

APA Professional

$60,000‑$65,000

Posting Number: S01337P

Open Date: 06/15/2026

Close Date: 07/12/2026

Open Until Filled:
No