Communication and Engagement Specialist
Communication and Engagement Specialist
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$ 44000 - 44000
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Description
Position Classification
Regular fulltime salaried exempt and benefiteligible staff position. For more benefit information visitWhy Work at UCO
General Schedule
Position typically works MondayFriday from 8am5pm at UCOs main campus in Edmond Oklahoma.
Note:
If selected for an interview candidates will be asked to participate in a practical writing exercise to demonstrate their ability to create digital content (e.g. a social media post).
Position Overview:
The Communication and Engagement Specialist plays an important role in the UCO Office for Advancement and is responsible for marketing and communication efforts for the department. Individuals in this role will manage the social media content and calendar for the department see project requests and solicitations through to completion and build and distribute email communication. This role helps manage the UCO Foundation and Alumni Engagement website and will create registration pages and donation pages in support of departmental efforts. Superb writing skills are required as this individual will be creating effective social media and web content press releases feature stories and more. Creativity is a must as this role involves designing applicable pieces for marketing outreach that include fliers digital graphics brochures programs and more.
Job Duties:
- Source write and edit digital content for alumni prospects and donors; content can include news releases feature stories newsletters event communication stewardship materials and social media posts.
- Monitor digital presence and website to ensure all digital communication is consistent with university style and brand guidelines grammatically correct free of typos and generally reflective of excellence.
- Successfully navigate various platforms including Blackbaud NetCommunity Blackbaud Raisers Edge Almabase Buffer and Canva.
- Create emails on Blackbaud NetCommunity and/or Almabase create and edit web content source appropriate images and related platform tasks as assigned. HTML and/or WordPress knowledge is suggested.
- Utilize social media management and project management software.
- Interview donors faculty and students for features as well as other alumni parents and friends of the university as needed.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams in the of capital campaigns in order to convey marketing messaging to key stakeholders.
- Maintain a calendar of approved alumni engagement and foundation solicitations.
- Coordinate and support a variety of Advancement events following budget guidelines and requests that serve to recognize and engage donors.
- Create event registration pages through Blackbaud NetCommunity and/or Almabase that can include fundraising events annual conferences alumni engagement events golf tournaments and more.
- Prepare presentations and print or other digital materials for special events or departmental meetings as needed.
- Contribute to stewardship and engagement events within Foundation and Alumni Engagement.
- Develop supplemental materials such as biographies backgrounders talking points and scripts as needed.
- Coordinate with major and principal gift officers to develop and implement content strategies for reaching donors and volunteers.
- Track and report on analytics for social media website traffic and email response rates to develop the departments most effective communications strategies and tactics.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to the position and departmental mission.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
- Bachelors degree in job related field or 4 years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have a valid drivers license clean driving record and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle
Qualifications /Experience Preferred:
- Experience assisting with social media plans
- Experience working for a team is strongly preferred
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications such as editing and resizing photos in Adobe Photoshop or Canva
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Exceptional communication skills both in written form and verbally
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new technology quickly
- Ability to deliver excellent guest service
- Strong leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
