Head of Advancement Communications & Donor Engagement

University of Missouri-Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-St. Louis seeks a Director of Advancement Communications to build and execute a strategic, multimedia communications program that strengthens philanthropic giving and aligns messaging with institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the editor leads editorial planning, creates compelling cases for support, manages content across print and digital platforms, and collaborates with the Office of Marketing and Communications to advance fundraising and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years of professional experience in communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for varied audiences.
• Ability to lead editorial planning and manage multiple priorities from concept to completion.
• Experience with social media management and digital engagement strategies.
• Strong interviewing, presentation, verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience in development and alumni communications preferred.
• Higher education or nonprofit communications background, especially fundraising campaigns, is preferred.
• Strong understanding of alumni engagement and advancement principles.
• Strong technology skills including HTML, website CMS, SEO and Google Analytics.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) preferred.
• Photography, videography and editing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advancement’s editorial planning and execution with annual strategy.
• Monitor data and performance metrics; translate insights into recommendations.
• Stay informed on best practices in advancement marketing and communications.
• Write, edit and manage content for print and digital platforms; lead social media strategy for Alumni Association.
• Support fundraising campaigns with compelling cases for support across digital and print channels.
• Collaborate with division colleagues and campus communicators to align messaging with branding.
• Conduct, transcribe, and draft interviews for print and social media use.
• Oversee Advancement’s calendar and identify content gaps and storytelling opportunities.
• Coordinate alumni and donor content for UMSL Magazine and Class Notes outreach.
• Develop and coordinate storytelling across photography, video and other multimedia content.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Public relations

Storytelling

Project management

Interviewing

Verbal communication

Social media

Campaign management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HTML CMS

SEO

Google Analytics

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

The University of Missouri-St. Louis seeks a Director of Advancement Communications to build and execute a strategic, multimedia communications program that strengthens philanthropic giving and aligns messaging with institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the editor leads editorial planning, creates compelling cases for support, manages content across print and digital platforms, and collaborates with the Office of Marketing and Communications to advance fundraising and