Advancement Communications Coordinator
About The Position
The Advancement Communications Coordinator plans and implements alumni and friends communications and marketing projects and assists with stakeholder strategies that support unit advancement goals. The role manages social media communications and strategies, creates targeted communications promoting Alumni & Friends Foundation events, programming, and fundraising initiatives, and identifies opportunities for new programs and events to increase contributions. It also sends annual giving acknowledgements and provides additional stewardship, and serves as a staff liaison to the Engagement & Philanthropy Committee of the Alumni & Friends Foundation Board. This is a 100% Academic Staff position with a 12-month ongoing appointment in the University Advancement Office, reporting to the Alumni Relations Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.
- Minimum of 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/prospects, students, parents, faculty, staff, and others.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and records.
- Ability to commit to the highest ethical standards.
- Ability to work effectively within 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 UW-Superior sponsorship or support.
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 according to established goals and objectives.
- Monitor the reach and effectiveness of alumni campaigns, projects, and initiatives.
- Manage project planning and execution for 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 to promote 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 training and professional development as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts.
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund.
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Job Type
Full-time
