Senior Director of Advancement Communications, Marketing and Digital Strategy
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
Classification Information
Classification Type
Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Senior Director of Advancement Communications, Marketing and Digital Strategy is responsible for articulating and promoting the vision, mission, and goals of the College and University Advancement to both internal and external stakeholders. This senior leadership role oversees the development and execution of comprehensive communications, marketing, and digital engagement strategies that enhance visibility, strengthen donor and alumni relations, and support fundraising priorities. The Senior Director serves as the lead content expert, ensuring consistent and strategic messaging across all platforms while collaborating with Advancement and campus leadership. This position requires a high level of professionalism, creativity, and confidentiality to support and advance the institution’s philanthropic goals and overall success.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of University Advancement is one of seven administrative divisions at North Carolina A&T State University. Our mission is to support the university through the enhancement and management of private resources by expanding opportunities for engagement, increasing the division’s resources, strengthening the university’s brand, and improving communications.
- Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communication Science or equivalent.
- Firm grasp of emerging digital tools.
- Five+ years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience public relations, marketing or related field.
- Superior news judgment and persuasive communication skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, intellectual curiosity and highly developed interpersonal interaction skills.
- Excellent research and analytical skills; and skills in editing, copyediting, proofreading and incorporating feedback from different perspectives.
- Strong negotiating and marketing skills and leadership ability required.
- Competencies in desktop publishing skills and graphic production and design (Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
- Ability to use good judgment and ethics in handling confidential materials with sensitivity and discretion.
- Collaborative team-oriented style. Ability to work with a variety of personality types.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Experience with gathering and editing video.
- Experience in a higher education environment, having participated in a comprehensive campaign.
- Experience with fundraising and financial software.
- Experience with marketing automation tools.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Copy of Education Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Digital Portfolio
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Working Title Senior Director of Advancement Communications, Marketing and Digital Strategy
Position Number
Position Number
Recruitment Salary Range
Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE
Organizational Division
Organizational Division Office of the VC for Advancement
Organizational Location
Organizational Location VC for University Advancement
Organizational Unit
Organizational Unit Office of the VC for Advancement
Posting Number
Posting Number EPA3094
Open Date
Open Date 08/04/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending on the status of the search
Date Position Available
Date Position Available 07/01/26
Required License or Certification
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