Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Communications

Responsibilities

• Write and edit copy for a wide range of materials¿including brochures, one-pagers, cases for support, and magazines or related articles¿describing client-specific funding needs and opportunities. Develop and implement communications strategies and materials, including print and digital alumni and friends publications, and collaborate with stewardship and annual fund colleagues producing communications that recognize supporters. (65%)
• Collaborate with colleagues in Development and Alumni Relations, schools and the Development and Alumni Communications team to facilitate strategic development projects and initiatives in the cultivation of prospective donors, acquisition of gifts, and subsequent recognition of supporters in the health sciences. (15%).
• Become knowledgeable about centralized programs, leaders and faculty, current activities, and strategic priorities to produce high-level assistance and participate in or lead a variety of special projects as assigned. (10%)
• Nonessential Functions
• - Work with key constituents to prepare presentations to various types of donors (individuals, associations, foundations, and corporations) for special health sciences¿ initiatives. (5%)
• - Advise team leaders while projecting the highest level of professionalism possible in all interactions and communications. (5%) Perform other duties as assigned. (

Requirements

• Experience: 5 or more years of progressive experience in planning and implementing an organization's various communications. Work with an organization's leadership/executives in communicating key messages preferred. Experience with development preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Required Skills
• - Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. Effective and professional communication skills, including verbal, written and non-verbal.
• - Excellent interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• - Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask, organize and prioritize projects and tasks.
• - High degree of energy, creativity and flexibility.
• - Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work effectively with various individuals internal as well as external to the university.
• - Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
• - Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

Preferred

• Knowledge of health sciences education and research is desirable; college or university experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.