Presidential Communications Lead, Advancement

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,150 UUP location pay

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking an Associate Director, Executive Communications for Advancement to serve as the lead writer and communications strategist for presidential materials. You will craft speeches, remarks, and strategic messaging that articulate the president’s priorities and advance fundraising and donor engagement.

This role requires exceptional writing, discretion, and the ability to work under tight deadlines, in close partnership with the Office of Advancement to align messaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of full-time experience in communications for executive leadership in higher education or related sectors.
• Experience writing for presidential materials and executive leadership in higher education or related organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead writer and communications strategist for presidential materials connected to the Advancement division.
• Develop speeches, remarks, correspondence, and strategic messaging for the president’s priorities and fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with the Office of Advancement to ensure presidential materials are aligned with institutional strategy.
• Support donor engagement, campaign activity, and board-level philanthropy through high-profile communications.

Skills

Executive writing

Strategic communications

Donor engagement

Speechwriting

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Stony Brook University is seeking an Associate Director, Executive Communications for Advancement to serve as the lead writer and communications strategist for presidential materials. You will craft speeches, remarks, and strategic messaging that articulate the president’s priorities and advance fundraising and donor engagement.

This role requires exceptional writing, discretion, and the ability to work under tight deadlines, in close partnership with the Office of Advancement to align messaging