Associate Director, Advancement Communications - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 65,900 - 112,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan (403(b))

Wellness resources

Family caregiver leave and tuition

Tuition coverage for you and your?

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Associate Director of Advancement Communications in Saint Louis, MO to lead direct marketing for annual giving campaigns.

The role combines writing, design, scheduling, and collaboration across teams to advance fundraising goals and support university plans. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with several years of related experience; strong writing, research, and project management skills are essential, with many duties centered on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• No specific certification or professional license is required.
• Relevant experience: 3 years in related field.
• Publications Editing, Writing, Production, or a related field: 7 years (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Research and write materials for a high volume of solicitations and other efforts annually.
• Design and build solicitation and stewardship emails for large audiences, coordinating elements and timing.
• Project management to ensure timely delivery of materials and manage input across stakeholders.
• Collaborate to develop concepts for direct mail and electronic solicitations; advise on strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Writing

Research

Project management

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Advancement Communications has significant responsibility for developing and managing direct marketing including print and digital communications for Washington University’s annual giving efforts. This includes two primary areas of responsibility: a) researching, writing, designing, and scheduling print and electronic solicitation materials; 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 result in advancing 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 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Research and write materials for a high volume of solicitations and other efforts annually. Materials include solicitation letters, postcards, brochures, one-pagers, webpages, broadcast emails, and other tactics targeted to a variety of constituents. In collaboration with Annual Giving Programs staff, other fundraising staff, and vendors, ensure solicitation materials across University Advancement meet department and university quality standards in a timely manner.
• Design and 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.
• Project management to ensure timely delivery of materials, including overseeing schedules, coordinating approval process, and managing input and collaboration over multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement Communications, art director, and Annual Giving Programs to develop creative concepts for direct mail and electronic solicitations. Provide recommendations for new strategies to effectively market fundraising efforts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Advancement Communications and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Advancement Communications.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Physical effort: typically sitting at a desk or table; some light lifting and bending may be necessary; ability to travel to and from off‑campus locations and between campuses is required.
• Equipment: Office equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• No specific certification or professional license is required.
• Relevant experience: 3 years in related field.
• Publications Editing, Writing, Production, or a related field: 7 years (preferred).

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, to manage competing priorities, and to meet demanding deadlines.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 annually.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• Family care resources, 4 weeks of caregiver leave, tuition coverage for you and your family.

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.