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NY1499256 Assistant Director, Advancement Communications (Hybrid) needed for Colgate University in Hamilton, NY.
Pay rate is $58,700 - $60,000 per year.
Accountabilities: The assistant director of advancement communications focuses on the development and production of advancement communication content across platforms, including print, digital, and web. The assistant director is responsible for implementing campaign-specific and general advancement communications strategies in support of Colgates Third-Century. The position reports to the Associate Vice President, Communications and Strategic Initiatives, in the Office of Communications and works closely with members of the Colgate advancement office. -Demonstrates ability to develop and implement cross-platform communications for the advancement office, such as website content, brochures, reports, magazine stories, invitations, video scripts and storyboards, solicitations, newsletters, etc. -Demonstrates expertise in researching, interviewing, writing, and editing high-quality, error-free copy in line with Colgates editorial style. Curates and adapts content for designated communications channels. -Assists with editorial suggestions for university publications based on Third-Century priorities. -Coordinates with the communication team for creative design and execution of materials. -Demonstrates a high level of collaboration serving as a liaison with advancement staff to identify communications needs, develop and implement annual communications plans, and ensure achievement of goals and objectives for philanthropic support. -Demonstrates the ability to oversee effective project development, from initial client concept meeting through launch or delivery. -Demonstrates knowledge and applies consistency with branding and messaging across all platforms of advancement communications. -Demonstrates ability to develop metrics, with reporting plan, for advancement communications initiatives, suggesting changes and redirection of strategies as needed. -Demonstrates ability to use relevant content creation systems and technologies across multiple platforms and media, including but not limited to social media and e-mail. In collaboration with the web manager, assists with the maintenance of Third-Century website. -Demonstrates ability to stay current on trends, innovations, and best practices in advancement communications. -Demonstrates high level of expertise in the use of specific applications such as Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, and social media applications. -Demonstrates ability to negotiate favorable terms with key vendors and ensure these vendors perform to expectations.
Requirements: Professional Experience/ Qualifications: -A minimum of 3 years experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni relations, marketing, or communications. -Excellent writing, editing, publication, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications: -Knowledge of digital communications best practices strongly preferred. -Knowledge or experience in higher education advancement or alumni relations preferred. -Experience with Drupal and BBNC preferred but not required. Education: -A Bachelors degree is required.
To Apply: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/5631