About this opportunity
Washington University in St. Louis lists this Assistant Director, Advancement Communications - University Advancement opportunity in clayton, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Assistant Director, Advancement Communications has significant responsibility for developing and managing marketing and digital communications for Washington University’s annual giving efforts. This includes two primary areas of responsibility: (a) researching and writing print and electronic solicitation materials; and (b) collaborating closely with Annual Giving Programs as a member of the team to plan and implement a strategic annual campaign of mail and electronic publications. These activities will advance Washington University’s strategic plans to acquire and retain donors and raise tens of millions of dollars per year.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Research and write materials for a high volume of solicitations and other annual efforts. Materials include e‑newsletters, letters, postcards, and broadcast emails to a variety of constituents.
Collaborate with the director of advancement communications, art director, and Annual Giving Programs to develop creative concepts for direct mail and electronic solicitations and to plan and implement a strategic annual campaign of print and electronic publications.
Provide recommendations for new strategies to effectively market fundraising efforts.
Manage schedules and the approval process for multiple projects to meet strict deadlines.
Build solicitation and stewardship emails for large audiences, coordinating elements and timing with the art director, data analyst, and Annual Giving and Digital Strategy teams.
Assist with creating photos or coordinating photoshoots for print pieces, emails, and newsletters in collaboration with the art director.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the director of advancement communications and assistant vice chancellor of advancement communications.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Travel may be required
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Equipment
Office equipment
Education
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree.
Certifications / Professional Licenses
No specific certification or professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience
Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Skills
Not Applicable
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Exceptional creativity demonstrated by effective communications developed for higher education, not‑for‑profit, or similar audiences.
Strong research and writing skills demonstrated in feature, brochure, marketing, and/or direct mail copy.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality deliverables for multiple projects, manage competing priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.
More About This Job
This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $49,700 - $58,000.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and 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 employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
Family
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child; additional family care resources are available for ongoing childcare needs.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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