Assistant Director of Advancement Communications Principal Giving
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Assistant Director of Advancement Communications
Department: USC Communications Advancement
Application Requirements:
Please ensure your application includes your resume cover letter and three writing samples including at least one major gift proposal or case for support. Please do not submit your application without these documents incomplete applications will not be considered.
Overview:
As an employee of USC you will be a part of a worldclass research university and a member of the Trojan Family which comprises the faculty students and staff that make the university a prime place to learn grow and succeed.
USC Communications is seeking an Assistant Director of Advancement Communications to join its team. The Communications team sets the strategic communications vision and marketing strategies that promote the campus communitys innovative accomplishments builds a strong brand identity and nurtures the Universitys reputation among its vast constituencies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Communications the Assistant Director inspires promotes and acknowledges major principal and transformational giving to USC through strategic content.
The ideal candidates thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment and succeed through collaboration attention to detail highquality communication and a commitment to excellence for themselves and others.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinates develops writes and edits clear compelling persuasive and brandcompliant copy for proposals stewardship donor stories and other communications supporting principal planned and/or corporate and foundation gifts of $1 million and above.
Oversees review and approval processes and delivers final products on established timelines.
Conducts independent research and partners with subject matter experts and prospect managers to develop technical programmatic and storytelling content.
Develops and maintains current knowledge of university priorities brand style and stories.
Supports a variety of University Advancement communications projects and goals by providing general writing and editing support for impact reports marketing collateral and other materials that support fundraising and stewardship.
Performs other duties as assigned.
These are hybrid positions under our current work arrangement plan with the expectation of onsite presence in our offices in the USC Tower located adjacent to campus in downtown Los Angeles.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
At least three years of professional experience in nonprofit or higher education advancement/development writing.
Experience in public relations communications journalism or related field.
In addition the successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment toUSCs Unifying Values.
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years experience in marketing and/or communications.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for these positions is $94968.56$107000.00 When determining an offer the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education training key skills internal peer alignment applicable laws contractual requirements grant funding and market conditions.
USC has excellent benefits including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions once you meet Programs eligibility; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football basketball & other campus events.
Minimum Education: Bachelors degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience: 3 years Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Public relations communications journalism or related field.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone ator by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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