Advancement Communications Specialist

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University seeks a Communications & Marketing leader within University Advancement to shape and execute a philanthropic communications plan. You will articulate fundraising priorities with messaging that reflects the culture, values, and achievements of the university community and celebrate donor generosity and involvement.

This role partners across the institution to elevate the department’s profile, forge links with senior leadership, and increase the university’s share of

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and reportorial skills.
• Strong strategic thinking for communications planning.
• Experience with digital and web communications.
• Solid understanding of social networking and emerging web tech.
• Expert communication skills across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement philanthropic communications plans for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate with the Office of Communications and Marketing, College Deans, and senior leadership.
• Elevate the department's visibility and align messaging with donor objectives.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strategic thinking

Digital and web communications

Social networking know-how

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

Reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for communicating strategic direction & implementation of a philanthropic communications & marketing plan for internal & external audiences of the University Advancement office. Create, execute strategies & programs that articulate the University’s fundraising priorities with messaging that reflects the culture, values & achievements of the university community & celebrate the generosity & involvement of alumni & donors. Elevate & raise the visibility & profile of the dept. & forge partnerships across the institution between the Office of Communications and Marketing, College Deans, & other senior leadership. Focus to increase the University’s share of voice in the philanthropic marketplace & work in shaping positioning, branding, & messaging to meet donor objectives.

Essential Functions

• Excellent writing and reportorial skills - Excellent strategic thinking skills. - Expertise & experience with progressive use of digital and web-related communications. This includes strong understanding of social networking plus emerging web technologies. - Expert communication skills.