Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications contact for Institutional Advancement, working closely with its staff in Alumni Affairs and Development/Giving to support communications needs and priorities.
• Develop and edit content for print and digital communications, including alumni and donor profiles, impact stories, email communications, newsletters, website content, and event promotion materials.
• Support communications related to alumni engagement, events, fundraising initiatives, and donor recognition efforts.
• Coordinate communications projects from planning through completion, including managing timelines, gathering content, and facilitating review and approval processes.
• Collaborate with members of the communications and marketing team to execute projects and ensure alignment with institutional messaging and branding.
• Utilize communications and marketing tools, including email marketing platforms, content management systems, social media tools, analytics platforms, and advancement systems such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, to support the delivery of communications.
• Assist in supporting targeted or segmented communications in coordination with advancement staff, as appropriate.
• Contribute to broader communications and marketing initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated success in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or related environment
• Experience supporting communications related to alumni engagement, fundraising, or external relations
• Familiarity with digital communications platforms and content management systems
• Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM systems