Director of Marketing and Communications for Alumni and Development

Hempstead, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive higher-ed marketing and alumni/fundraising communications with cross-team collaboration and multi-channel delivery.

  • Own marketing and communications for alumni relations and fundraising initiatives.
  • Must-have: 5–7 years in marketing/communications, ideally in higher education or nonprofit.
  • Standout: Strong donor-focused messaging and multi-initiative project management.

Job Description

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field required.
  • 5 – 7 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, alumni relations, or development, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sector.
  • Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and proficiency in crafting compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, content management systems, and social media management.
  • Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
  • Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
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Hofstra University

Hofstra University can help you get where you want to go, with small classes, dedicated faculty and a beautiful, energized campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach.Find your future by choosing from about 150 undergraduate and about 160 graduate programs, in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health and Human Services and Honors studies, as well as a School of Law and School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and a priority on teaching excellence ensures you're part of creating your own success.

Founded in 1935
Hempstead, New York, USA
4.3K employees (233 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
879.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$252.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.6%
Direct
49.3%
Referral
7.9%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
146 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
26 years
Median Tenure
13.4 years

Funding

Last Raise
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2024
    Grant

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