DIR, External Affairs

Director of External Affairs

Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Communications

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for the UF Jacksonville Campus tailored to engage and inform key stakeholder groups including donors prospective supporters elected officials community leaders and the general public ensuring messages are timely targeted and aligned with UF mission and goals.
• Research write and edit a wide range of strategic communications materials including press releases executive speeches email campaigns newsletters brochures and other print and digital collateral to effectively convey UF Jacksonville priorities and engage key audiences.
• Act as the primary liaison between UF Jacksonville and UF Strategic Communications (SCM) as well as communications teams across colleges and departments to ensure alignment of messaging brand consistency and coordinated outreach across all channels.

Donor Relations and Development

Serve as the primary liaison between UF Jacksonville and UF Advancement including development leadership across colleges and units to ensure alignment of fundraising efforts and strategic priorities.

Develop and execute a comprehensive donor stewardship strategy that includes personalized outreach impact reporting special events and one-on-one engagement with key supporters.

Partner with UF Advancement to identify and cultivate prospective donors for campus initiatives with a focus on securing philanthropic support for capital projects scholarships programs and emerging needs related to the UF Jacksonville Campus.

Collaborate with the UF Advancement communications teams to prepare compelling proposals donor reports and related collateral that effectively convey the vision impact and funding needs of UF Jacksonville.

Government and Community Relations

Serve as the primary liaison between UF Jacksonville and UFs Office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) ensuring alignment on advocacy and engagement strategies.

In partnership with UF GCR develop and implement a coordinated plan to engage federal state and local officials in support of UF Jacksonville priorities initiatives and long-term vision.

Build and maintain strong relationships with regional civic and business leaders; represent UF Jacksonville at key community events hosted by organizations such as the Jacksonville Chamber JAXUSA Partnership and the Jacksonville Civic Council.

Serve as a visible ambassador for UF Jacksonvillerepresenting the Vice President and senior leadership as neededand lead efforts to strategically amplify their presence and influence in Jacksonville Tallahassee and other key markets.

Support New Projects

Provide communications donor relations development government and community relations support for new and on-going projects spearheaded by the UF Office for Strategic Initiatives as assigned.

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Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Proven ability to craft and deliver effective communications for senior leaders and key organizational stakeholders.

Experience drafting speeches and talking points for senior leaders or public-facing executives.

Ability to work in fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Ability to work with a range of constituents; demonstrated experience working effectively with a team

Strong organization communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to be self-directed and work effectively with a team

Strong analytical and attention to details skills

Ability to prioritize multiple obligations and deadlines

Experience maintaining confidential data and correspondence

Experience using Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint

Experience working in Salesforces Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system a plus

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.