Senior Campaign Director, Advancement Communications

Merrimack College Federal Cu; Andover, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts seeks an Associate Vice President for Advancement Communications, Marketing and Campaign Director to provide senior-level leadership for the college’s advancement communications and marketing strategy and to direct the Together We Rise fundraising campaign.

The role partners with the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement to shape priorities, develop compelling stories, and manage content and messaging across channels for alumni,

Qualifications

• Requires strong strategic communication skills and ability to translate complex priorities into clear messages.
• Experience leading or directing major fundraising campaigns and related communications or marketing functions.
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills with ability to influence senior leaders and donors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Merrimack College’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, Together We Rise, including planning, organization, implementation, communications and evaluation.
• Develop and maintain an integrated campaign plan with timelines, audience strategies, priorities and accountability.
• Lead advancement communications, marketing content strategy and donor engagement across multiple channels.
• Oversee donor-centered communications and storytelling to demonstrate philanthropic impact and deepen engagement.
• Partner with college leadership to align messaging with institutional priorities and mission.

Skills

Strategic communications

Campaign leadership

Storytelling

Executive collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts seeks an Associate Vice President for Advancement Communications, Marketing and Campaign Director to provide senior-level leadership for the college’s advancement communications and marketing strategy and to direct the Together We Rise fundraising campaign.

The role partners with the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement to shape priorities, develop compelling stories, and manage content and messaging across channels for alumni,