Coordinator, Communications

University of Illinois Foundation • Champaign, IL

2d • $52,000 - $57,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION has an immediate opening for an Coordinator, Communications The University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois (University). It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University. Under the direction of the AVP of Marketing and Communications, the Coordinator, Communications develops and writes compelling content that showcases the impact of and the gratitude for philanthropic gifts. This role produces high-quality, on-brand messaging—including feature stories, video scripts, invitations, online content, remarks, letters, and more—for digital and print platforms in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. The position also provides writing support to the Office of the Foundation President/CEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, public relations or related field and three years of professional writing and editing experience in communications or marketing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar and communications principles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Excellent judgement, initiative, and reliability with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Creative and strategic thinking skills with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of higher-education advancement and fundraising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, edits, and proofreads content for diverse communications materials including websites, newsletters, print collateral, remarks, letters, and feature stories that highlight the Foundation's work in support of the University of Illinois System.
• Drafts correspondence, presentations, and remarks for the UIF President/CEO and other Foundation leadership. Coordinates with the President's Executive Assistant on executive communications.
• Works directly with UIF departments—including HR, Development, Gift Planning, Engagement, and the President's Office—to fulfill project requirements.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously with varying complexity and audience scope, consistently meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Creates and updates donor acknowledgement and stewardship materials, including letters and personalized communications. Maintains documentation of departmental and Foundation standards for internal and external communications. Manages organizational stationery inventory.
• Provides project support to the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications, including reports and presentations. Collaborates with the marketing and communications team on strategic and creative planning to meet production needs.

Benefits

• You'll be inspired daily in our state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious workspace - a stunning LEED-certified building featuring contemporary amenities including an on-site wellness center and café with healthy dining options.
• We encourage work-life balance through our hybrid schedule for many positions, combining in-office collaboration with up to 2 days of remote work flexibility.
• Your comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid life insurance, generous vacation time including 24 days annually, and more.
• Generous pension benefits are also included.
• We invest in your present and future wellbeing, providing the support you need to succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level