Advancement Communications Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Stout•Superior, WI

About The Position

The Advancement Communications Coordinator plans and implements communications, marketing projects, programs, and events for alumni and friends in support of University Advancement goals. The coordinator manages social media communications and strategies, creates targeted communications promoting Alumni & Friends Foundation events, programming, and fundraising initiatives, and identifies opportunities for programs and events that may increase contributions. The role also supports annual-giving stewardship through acknowledgements and follow-up, and serves as a staff liaison to the Alumni & Friends Foundation Board’s Engagement & Philanthropy Committee. The position is in the University Advancement Office and reports to the Alumni Relations Director. It is a regular, ongoing, 12-month appointment at 100% full-time. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. The starting date is December 2026. Salary is $50,000–$60,000 annually. Employment requires a criminal background check and, where applicable, a personnel-file review and reference checks concerning employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
At least two years of experience in program coordination or communications.
Experience using technology to create marketing material.
Ability to be highly detailed, energetic, creative, and engaging.
Knowledge of computer programs and willingness to learn and efficiently use current fundraising software.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in writing, verbally, and interpersonally with a diverse population of donors and prospects, students, parents, faculty, staff, and others.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and records.
Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Must be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in alumni relations or engagement strategies.
Experience working in higher education fundraising.
Experience using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Responsibilities

Plan events and programs in accordance with established goals and objectives.
Monitor the reach and effectiveness of alumni campaigns, projects, and initiatives.
Manage projects and execute alumni programs, initiatives, and tactical plans.
Communicate with participants, presenters, vendors, and others to execute in-person and online programs.
Manage social media communications and strategies for alumni and friends.
Create and coordinate targeted communications promoting Alumni & Friends Foundation events, programming, and fundraising initiatives.
Identify opportunities for new programs and events to increase contributions from alumni and friends.
Send acknowledgements and provide additional stewardship for annual giving.
Serve as a staff liaison on the Engagement & Philanthropy Committee of the Alumni & Friends Foundation Board.
Complete required trainings and professional development; perform other duties as assigned.