University Advancement - Assistant Director, Advancement Communications & Creative Services

University Advancement - Assistant Director, Advancement Communications & Creative Services

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Posted Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award‑winning, NPR‑affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Support Sacred Heart University’s mission by executing a holistic marketing and communications strategy that contributes to goals for university advancement, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Develop and create digital and print content, such as social media, highlights, and promotions for UA initiatives/events, along with collaborating with other campus partners to create unique and branded design, copy, and content for external outlets.

• Design and manage a comprehensive visual identity for fundraising priorities, including campaigns, events, proposals, social media tactics, and promotional products, ensuring they are fully integrated and cohesive with the university’s overall creative direction and visual identity
• Develop collaborative relationships serving University Advancement’s strategic goals through marketing and communication efforts for programming, events, engagement opportunities and alumni engagement.
• Gather, create and plan content for multiple distribution channels that include, but are not limited to, branded print and e-newsletters, event collateral, web content, postcards/mailings, social media, and multimedia. Maintain strategic flow of a 12‑month multi‑channel marketing & communications plan and content strategy with UA. Keep and adhere to detailed project plans and timelines.
• Collaborate with third party vendors and internal staff, where applicable, on strategies and design needs for the Office of Advancement, to include photography, video production, print projects, and digital communications.
• Develop, manage and coordinate a strategic social media strategy that focuses on creating a strong and…