Copywriter

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes drive from Parkville Shawnee Basehor and Kansas City Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical Dental Vision University Paid Basic Life & AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in Leavenworth Kansas just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth its satellite location in Overland Park as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of Saint Mary is seeking a talented and mission-driven part-time Copywriter to support strategic communications and marketing efforts. This role will develop engaging content that reflects the values and voice of Saint Mary. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who can capture the spirit of the campus community while advancing enrollment advancement and brand awareness goals. This position is temporary and limited to the summer term.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Write and edit compelling content for a variety of platforms including web pages email campaigns social media print materials and video scripts
• Develop student-focused stories alumni features and faculty spotlights that highlight the universitys mission and impact
• Collaborate with admissions advancement academics and campus partners to support recruitment and fundraising initiatives
• Ensure consistency in voice tone and messaging across all communications in alignment with institutional brand standards
• Proofread and revise content with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative fast-paced environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• 13 years of professional writing or copywriting experience preferably in higher education nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills
• Ability to translate complex academic or institutional information into clear engaging content
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with AP style and/or institutional style guides

PREFFERED SKILLS:

• Experience writing for enrollment marketing donor communications or alumni relations
• Understanding of higher education audiences including prospective students parents alumni and donors
• Basic knowledge of SEO and digital content best practices
• Experience conducting interviews and developing feature stories

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions: email human resources at