Assistant Director, Advancement Communications University Advancement

SAINT LOUIS MO 63105 37.5

The Assistant Director Advancement Communications has significant responsibility for developing and managing marketing and digital communications for Washington Universitys annual giving efforts. This includes two primary areas of responsibility: a) researching and writing print and electronic solicitation materials; b) collaborating closely with Annual Giving Programs as a member of the team to plan and implement a strategic annual campaign of mail and electronic publications. These activities will result in advancing Washington Universitys strategic plans to acquire and retain donors and raise tens of millions of dollars per year.

• Research and write materials for a high volume of solicitations and other efforts annually. Materials include e-newsletters letters postcards and broadcast emails to a variety of collaboration with Annual Giving Programs staff and other staff ensure solicitation materials across University Advancement meet department and university quality standards in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with the director of advancement communications art director and Annual Giving Programs to develop creative concepts for direct mail and electronic solicitations. Collaborate closely with Annual Giving Programs as a member of a team to plan and implement a strategic annual campaign of print and electronic publications. Provide recommendations for new strategies to effectively market fundraising efforts.

• Manage schedules and approval process for multiple projects to
  meet strict deadlines.

• Build solicitation and stewardship emails for large audiences coordinating elements and timing with the art director data analyst and Annual Giving and Digital Strategy teams.

• In collaboration with the art director assist with creating photos or coordinating photoshoots for print pieces emails and newsletters.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the director of advancement communications and assistant vice chancellor of advancement communications.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Travel may be required.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
  

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Bachelors degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

• Exceptional creativity demonstrated by effective communications developed for higher education not-for-profit or similar audiences.
• Strong research and writing skills demonstrated in feature brochure marketing and/or direct mail copy.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality deliverables for multiple projects to manage competing priorities and to meet demanding deadlines.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Publications Editing Writing Production Or A Related Field (3 Years)

Skills:

Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Business Priorities Communication Deadline Management Detail-Oriented Development Writing Donor Reporting Interpersonal Interactions Marketing Microsoft Word Organizing Project Management Researching Salesforce Marketing Cloud Software Program Task Organization Team Collaboration Working Independently

G10

$49700.00 - $82100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies detailed benefits and eligibility please visit: StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin citizenship (where prohibited by federal law) age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.