Assistant Director of Advancement Communications

Assistant Director of Advancement Communications

Job Description Summary
The Assistant Director of Advancement Communications is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that support fundraising and alumni engagement and SSU Foundation efforts. The position creates and manages donor- and alumni-focused communications across multiple channels, with an emphasis on conveying the impact of philanthropic support on students, academic programs, athletics, and the broader community.

This role serves as the primary staff member responsible for Advancement and Foundation communications, working to ensure messaging is consistent, effective, and aligned with institutional priorities. The position collaborates closely with University Communications to ensure coordination, consistency, and alignment with institutional messaging and branding standards, while developing content specific to donor and alumni audiences. The role works with Advancement and Foundation staff and campus partners to gather content and translate it into communications that support engagement and giving.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
FUNCTIONS:

Advancement Communications Development and Execution

Impact Storytelling and Donor Communication

Communications Coordination and Channel Management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advancement Communications Development and Execution

Develops and implements Advancement and Foundation communication content across multiple channels, including email, print, digital, and social media, to support fundraising, donor relations, and alumni engagement

Assists in planning communication strategies and content schedules aligned with Advancement and Foundation priorities and campaigns

Enhance Magazine, Website, Social Media presence to support growth in Alumni Engagement and meet Annual Giving, and Major Giving fundraising goals.

Impact Storytelling and Donor Communication

Develops content that highlights the impact of donor support on students, academic programs, athletics, and the community

Works with campus partners to gather information and stories that demonstrate outcomes of philanthropic support

Creates donor-focused communications, including stewardship materials, impact reports, and campaign messaging

Communications Coordination and Channel Management

Coordinates with University Communications to ensure Advancement and Foundation messaging aligns with institutional branding, communication standards, and broader University initiatives

Coordinates distribution of Advancement and Foundation communications, including email campaigns and digital content delivery

Maintains communication schedules, tracks engagement metrics, and reports on communication performance

Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging messages;

Ability to develop and implement communication strategies;

Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to gather content;

Experience managing multi-channel communications/media;

Knowledge of marketing principles; strategic thinking skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Three (3) years relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in advancement, nonprofit, higher education communications; digital communications and marketing experience, familiarity with storytelling for donor engagement and fundraising.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Normal office environment; occasional travel required; some evening/weekend work required.

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