Director of Advancement Communications

Office: Office of Communications and Marketing

Reports to: Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Work Period: 12-month

Hours: Full-time

Overtime: Exempt

Job Grade: 9

General

Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications and working in close partnership with the Vice President of Advancement, this role will play a critical role in the design and implementation of key fundraising communications. Develops and executes communication strategies that inspire donor engagement, alumnae connection, and philanthropic support. Works ensure consistent messaging across all platforms in support of alumnae engagement and fundraising goals and institutional storytelling.

Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a related field.

Experience: minimum of 5 years in advancement or campaign communications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in persuasive storytelling and donor-centric messaging.
• Ability to translate complex programs into compelling narratives.
• Understanding of fundraising strategies and advancement timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrate essential skills in writing, editing and crafting messaging consistent with the College's voice and brand identity.
• Ability to work well with all campus constituencies
• Demonstrated ability to manage a heavy workload and multiple and complex priorities

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.

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