Advancement Communication Specialist

Concordia University Wisconsin • Mequon, WI

57d

About The Position

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Summary The Advancement Communications Specialist will produce messaging, publications, collateral materials, web content, and e-communications related to fundraising, gifts, and alumni relations, in support of Advancement goals and consistent with other communications of the university. This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Advancement with significant direction from the Senior Director of Advancement Services and the AVP of University Marketing & Communications.

Requirements

• Interpersonal skills using tact and patience together with excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a very high attention to detail and proofreading accuracy
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and advance multiple projects simultaneously
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Desire or demonstrate lifelong learning in order to grow in understanding and application of Advancement communications
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
• A Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement all department communications, including mailings, emails, presentations, collateral, and social media to various constituent audiences
• Write/edit copy and manage messaging for a range of content pieces across traditional, web, and social media platforms.
• Create compelling and persuasive communications, including digital design and layout, for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors to communicate donor impact and reasons for investing in the university.
• Monitor and maintain accurate content on all relevant Advancement and fundraising outlets.
• Partner with colleagues on both campuses to obtain information, data, and messages for Advancement communication and solicitation materials.
• Act as lead liaison between the Office of Advancement and University Marketing & Communications.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the members of the Advancement staff to accomplish the goals of the University at large.
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees