Associate Director for Communications and Stewardship

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

9d•$65,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director for Communication and Stewardship manages and executes all aspects of the Wayne Morse Center’s communications, developing strategies and producing materials and digital content that increase the Center’s visibility; boost event attendance; recruit applicants for student and faculty programs and awards; and promote Senator Morse’s legacy. The position also ensures the effective use of internal communication and work-sharing platforms. In collaboration with senior staff, this staff member will create and implement a multifaceted fundraising and stewardship program that engages current and prospective donors through personalized updates, outreach, and special events, thereby fostering a sense of connection and shared purpose and increasing financial support. The Associate Director plays an integral role in executing public events and fundraising activities, serving as the lead on AV and facilitating remote audience participation, among other things. The position interacts with students, campus and community leaders, donors, alumni, prominent guests, and journalists. This position plays supervisory roles overseeing the Accounting Coordinator’s work on donation processing, acknowledgment, and reporting; directing the Administrative Program Specialist in sourcing stories about student, awardee, and alumni achievements and preparing students for stewardship engagements with donors and prospects; and hiring and managing student workers. Additionally, this position advises senior staff on organizational development, mission, and policy. The Associate Director proactively liaises with communications and development professionals in UO Advancement, central Communications, and the School of Law to ensure that communications efforts are well-timed, mutually supportive, and on message, maintaining university-wide standards and aligning with communication plans for donor audiences and high-level donors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a closely related field.
Three years of experience in communications, publicity, public affairs, or related field.
Experience in development or other directly applicable fundraising experience.
One year of program or project management experience.
Ability to create, manage, and implement strategic communications plans and strategies that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for a variety of audiences, media, and contexts.
Advanced writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
Ability to design and create compelling, effective, visually appealing graphics, print materials and online content, write copy, and manage a website and socials.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences--including geographic, viewpoint, and socioeconomic diversity--and commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
Ability to meet deadlines, anticipate needs, prioritize multiple tasks, follow through, and work independently without supervision.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to comfortably engage with stakeholders, students, donors, high-profile guests, and the public, speaking in public and responding to inquiries.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising classified staff and student workers.
Experience with digital communications, including website, photo editing, email marketing, and content management systems.
Familiarity with public affairs and policy issues affecting Oregonians, the nation, and the world; familiarity with governmental institutions and the American political system.

Responsibilities

Manages and executes all aspects of the Wayne Morse Center’s communications.
Develops strategies and produces materials and digital content that increase the Center’s visibility, boost event attendance, recruit applicants for student and faculty programs and awards, and promote Senator Morse’s legacy.
Ensures the effective use of internal communication and work-sharing platforms.
Creates and implements a multifaceted fundraising and stewardship program that engages current and prospective donors.
Plays an integral role in executing public events and fundraising activities, serving as the lead on AV and facilitating remote audience participation.
Interacts with students, campus and community leaders, donors, alumni, prominent guests, and journalists.
Plays supervisory roles overseeing the Accounting Coordinator’s work on donation processing, acknowledgment, and reporting.
Directs the Administrative Program Specialist in sourcing stories about student, awardee, and alumni achievements and preparing students for stewardship engagements with donors and prospects.
Hires and manages student workers.
Advises senior staff on organizational development, mission, and policy.
Liaises with communications and development professionals in UO Advancement, central Communications, and the School of Law to ensure that communications efforts are well-timed, mutually supportive, and on message, maintaining university-wide standards and aligning with communication plans for donor audiences and high-level donors.