Director, Advancement Communications - University Advancement
Washington University in St Louis•Clayton, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is the primary lead for creating, editing, and writing print and digital communications for the Annual Fund. The Director will mentor and supervise two writers, execute the strategic plan for all direct marketing efforts, and ensure all communications meet university standards for excellence. This role collaborates closely with the direct marketing and participation team, and supports the assistant vice chancellor of Advancement Communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant Experience (5 Years)
- Ability to mentor and supervise direct reports.
- Ability to collaborate closely with the direct marketing and participation team.
- Ability to ensure communications conform to university graphics and style standards.
- Ability to contribute to overall communications strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Experience directing a comprehensive direct mail program and other communications.
- Art Direction
- Computer Technology
- Deadline Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Direct Mail Marketing
- Editing Text
- Electronic Media
- Fundraising
- High Accuracy
- Inspiring Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interviewing
- Mentorship
- Multitasking
- Print Production
- Prioritization
- Project Management
- Proofreading
- Researching
- Sound Judgment
- Supervisory Management
- Work Efficiency
- Working Independently
- Writing
Responsibilities
- Creating, writing, editing, and proofreading print and digital solicitations up to $10,000 per year for the Annual Fund.
- Planning, writing, editing, and proofreading solicitations and stewardship materials for Annual Fund donors of up to $100,000 per year, including Eliot Society Patrons and members of the Danforth Circle.
- Serving as editor-in-chief of all content produced for Annual Fund solicitations.
- Producing materials in the annual direct marketing schedule.
- Collaborating closely with the direct marketing and participation team to ensure deadlines are met and processes are understood.
- Reviewing all direct mail materials produced by direct reports, including printer proofs, and providing feedback in a timely manner.
- Recruiting and overseeing two direct reports.
- Mentoring direct reports to build a strong team with outstanding skills.
- Preparing an annual summary of work volume for the direct marketing team.
- Collaborating with Annual Giving to develop the strategic plan and schedule for all direct marketing solicitations.
- Developing creative concepts for direct marketing projects.
- Working directly with the direct marketing and participation team to coordinate workflow across the direct marketing program.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
- Family care resources for continued childcare needs
- Adult care resources
- Tuition coverage for employee and family (up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
