The University of Memphis
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Posting Information
Posting Number | SAECC3758 |
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Advertised Title | Assistant Director for Advancement Communication |
Campus Location | Main Campus (Memphis, TN) |
Position Number | 011127 |
Category | Staff (Hourly/Monthly) |
Department | Advancement Services |
Minimum Position Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and five (5) years of appropriate experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. |
Special Conditions | First consideration will be given to current UofM employees and to those with experience in workflow management software and/or alumni marketing. |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This position requires substantial weekend/evening hours and may require some travel, |
Posting Date | 03/11/2024 |
Closing Date | 03/18/2024 |
Open Until Screening Begins | No |
Hiring Range | $66,000 – $68,000 per year |
Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time: Benefits Eligible |
Working Conditions | While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. |
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Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Is this posting for UofM employees only? | Yes |
Positions Supervised | Supervises two full-time staff. Supervises student worker(s) when applicable. |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Workflow management software Alumni marketing |
Additional Position Information | The Assistant Director for Advancement Communication is responsible forassisting the Director of Advancement Communication in overseeing and enhancingexternal communication for the Office of University Advancement. Thisincludes providing strategic direction and ensuring consistency and quality ofcommunications. The Asst. Director will help facilitate fostering positiverelations with various university stakeholders by telling our story in acompelling manner. This person will work closely with the Office ofMarketing and Communications. A critical area of focus will be developingdiverse channels for communication. |
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) |
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities | Develops and implements processes and procedures for prioritization, approval, and production timeline of advancement communications projects. |
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Duties & Responsibilities | Ensures that all written proposals, letters, and reports are highly personalized and engaging for major gift and planned giving donors and prospects, despite occasional intense time constraints. |
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Duties & Responsibilities | Serves as the liaison regarding the compliance of brand standards and ADA issue between Advancement Communications, external partners, and the University’s External Relations division. Work with External Relations to review, submit and approve division collateral and messaging. |
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Duties & Responsibilities | Serves as the primary liaison with External Relations and/or third-party public relations vendors for development-related materials to be broadly distributed, including press releases, invitations to events, and feature articles in university publications. |
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Duties & Responsibilities | Supports the Director for Advancement Communication in strategizing and implementing a unified voice across the division (including our personality on various social media platforms) and developing a communications plan focused on conveying the impact of philanthropy and alumni engagement in the UofM and highlighting significant philanthropic investments. |
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Duties & Responsibilities | Manages the implementation and staff training of departmental software and communication tools (i.e., Encompass, Ovrture, Hootsuite). Includes maintaining contracts and vendor relationships, evaluating platform effectiveness, and identifying/recommending innovative technology as appropriate. |
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Duties & Responsibilities | Serves in a leadership capacity for the Director during absences and may distribute work to staff in accordance with the Director’s overall directives. |
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Duties & Responsibilities | Other duties as assigned. |
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