The Executive Director of Advancement Marketing and Communications leads strategic marketing and communications efforts to advance the university’s philanthropic and alumni engagement goals. Serving as the communications and marketing strategist for Advancement, the Executive Director serves as a senior advisor and collaborative partner to Advancement leadership, ensuring alignment of marketing and communications with institutional priorities and audience needs in partnership with University Marketing and Communications. This role oversees brand management, campaign messaging, digital strategy, creative and communications strategies and development across all Advancement initiatives ensuring that all messaging and storytelling efforts reflect the institution’s mission, engage key audiences, and drive philanthropic and alumni engagement in a multichannel environment. The Executive Director serves as the central point of contact for campaign communications and executive project manager for the Senior Vice President for Advancement.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to communications is required.
• 10 years of experience in developing and implementing a successful advancement communications program.
• Significant experience in supervision of staff, management of budgets, strategic planning and client service.

Any appropriate combination of relevant experience, education and/or certification may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications