Senior Communications Coordinator

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to lead development storytelling and manage marketing and communications that generate donor leads. You will guide print and digital collateral, including campaigns, magazines, donor stories, impact reports, video scripts, and event materials.

You will mentor colleagues, coordinate with design and events teams, and ensure a consistent voice across UT Austin’s fundraising communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead story ideation and interview strategy for development communications.
• Oversee assignments to freelance writers and photographers from brief through final delivery.
• Cultivate a university-wide network of campus communicators to source stories.
• Own the approval process, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain editorial calendar aligned with strategic priorities.
• Partner with the design team to source and curate photo assets for donor storytelling.
• Write content for impact reports that thank and steward donors and reinforce philanthropy.
• Serve as lead writer and editor for Grateful and the biannual Texas Leader magazine, including content development and direction.
• Take full ownership of marketing deliverables for key Development Events, including speaker points and marketing materials.
• Liaise with the Events Team and develop university-wide story collection to support fundraising campaigns.
• Mentor colleagues to elevate the quality and consistency of storytelling across the team.
• Write and post content for Development's digital properties, including giving.utexas.edu, maintaining consistent voice.
• Coordinate with University Communications to secure placement of Development stories across UT's main channels.

Job description

Job Posting Title: Senior Communications Coordinator

Hiring Department: University Development Office

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best universities in the world. With 76 programs ranked in the top 10, UT Austin is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation.

Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader supporting more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, 15,000 staff and top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the University provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow's artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers.

Learn more about UT's mission and values and leadership .

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is a thriving hub of learning and discovery that anchors our city and enables excellence and innovation on the highest level. And it's only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state's flagship university to change the world. With more than $6 billion raised in the What Starts Here campaign, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in public higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of 500+ fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Follow your passion, grow your career and help us change the world .

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

Purpose

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Senior Communications Coordinator is a seasoned, highly skilled storyteller who will lead development of strategic content and oversee marketing and communications efforts that generate leads for teams within University Development. They will guide the creation of high‑quality print and digital fundraising collateral including campaign materials, magazine and newsletter articles, donor stories, impact reports, video scripts and event materials - and serve as liaison between University Development and University Marketing and Communications. Bringing strategic judgment and editorial leadership to every project, they will drive storytelling that inspires, acknowledges and promotes philanthropy at The University of Texas at Austin.

• Lead story ideation and interview strategy, directing and creating the development of content for all forms and channels of development communications.
• Lead and oversee assignments to freelance writers and photographers, from brief through final delivery.
• Cultivate a university-wide network of campus communicators to source stories for inclusion in key publications.
• Own the approval process, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders.
• Work with Director to develop and maintain editorial calendar that aligns with strategic priorities.
• Partner with the design team to source and curate photo assets that elevate donor storytelling.
• Write content for impact reports that thank and steward donors, reinforcing the university's culture of philanthropy.
• Serve as lead writer and editor for Grateful and the biannual Texas Leader magazine, including content development from concept through publication and direction of in-house submissions and editorial direction for both publications.
• Take full ownership of all marketing deliverables for key Development Events (e.g. Texas Leadership Society Luncheon), from concept through execution. This includes creation of all content such as speaker talking points, marketing materials, and save‑t
• Serve as liaison with the Events Team.
• Develop university-wide story collection and cataloging, and author original content to support key fundraising campaigns.
• Mentor and provide editorial guidance to colleagues, elevating the quality and consistency of the team's storytelling.
• Write and post content for Development's digital properties, including giving.utexas.edu, ensuring consistent voice and messaging.
• Serve as a liaison with University Communications to secure placement of Development stories across UT's main chann