Responsibilities

• Advancement Ambassador Build partnerships with communicators in schools, colleges and administrative units to strengthen the understanding of philanthropy’s impact. Provide guidance, tools, results and messaging strategies that help units connect their stories, priorities and success to donor engagement and philanthropic support opportunities.
• Chief Storyteller Lead the creative team in identifying, developing and elevating bold and authentic stories of impact that inspire alumni and donors to deepen their connection and investment in Mizzou’s future.
• Executive Editor, MIZZOU Magazine Serve as a strategic partner to the magazine editor, aligning content with advancement and alumni relations priorities and ensuring consistent, high-impact storytelling for alumni and donor audiences.
• Executive & Strategic Communications Advise advancement and university leadership on alumni and donor communications strategies, positioning opportunities that strengthen engagement and philanthropic support.
• Campaign Branding Champion the university-wide adoption of Power the Roar campaign branding, driving consistency through oversight of templates, key messaging and design execution developed by the team.
• Strategic Marketing & Communications Oversee design and execution of integrated communication strategies
• Use data and insights to measure performance, refine approach and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with the Division of Marketing and Communications to ensure alignment with institutional brand standards and messaging and serve as a strategic partner to maintain consistency and maximize impact across university initiatives
• Leadership & Collaboration Serve as Advancement’s communications expert and trusted advisor to the vice chancellor and leadership team
• Direct development of messaging, speeches, presentations, news stories and digital content, including social media and web content

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring a team
• Experience working in a complex organization and ensuring deadlines are met
• Proven success leading strategic communications that drive measurable results
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging and influencing diverse audiences
• Expertise in digital communications, analytics, and emerging technologies
• Commitment to confidentiality, collaboration and professionalism

Benefits

• Health Insurance -Three plans to choose from, including our Custom Network Plan; a cost-effective insurance option that utilizes our extensive network of MU-affiliated hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
• HSA - UM provides between $400 - $1200 in contributions to health savings accounts, depending on plans and dependents
• Dental - 100% coverage for preventative care, with no restrictions on network or non-network providers
• Vision - $0 copays on frames and contact lenses along with a $140 allowance, and a $10 copay on yearly eye exams.
• Retirement - UM will match 100% of up to 8% of eligible pay contributed to a 457(b), with a three-year vesting period on University contributions.
• Tuition Assistance - Up to 75% of tuition and supplemental fees waived for employees, and 50% waived for spouses and dependents
• Time Off – Personal time off (PTO) as well as 10 paid holidays.
• Winter Break - The university observes a paid holiday for the period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.