Strategic Development Communications Lead

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,096 - 90,561; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Dell Medical School seeks an Associate Director of Development Communications to provide strategic donor-focused communications, editing and writing for external content and internal messaging.

You will collaborate with faculty, institutional communications, and marketing to produce cases for support, campaign materials, and digital content that align with brand standards and fundraising priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of experience in development-related roles.
• Experience in healthcare or higher education fundraising communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop donor-focused communications strategy aligned with fundraising priorities.
• Oversee content creation and campaign materials; lead editor and writer for external content and internal communications.
• Collaborate with faculty, institutional communications, and marketing teams to ensure brand-aligned messaging.
• Translate complex academic priorities into donor-ready narratives for cases, proposals, and campaigns.
• Lead development of fundraising cases for support and manage proposal tracking (proposal log).
• Support internal and campus-wide fundraising communications and planning for major campaigns.

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Strategic Mindset

Builds Effective Teams

Decision Quality

Organizational Savvy

Drives Results

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Texas Dell Medical School seeks an Associate Director of Development Communications to provide strategic donor-focused communications, editing and writing for external content and internal messaging.

You will collaborate with faculty, institutional communications, and marketing to produce cases for support, campaign materials, and digital content that align with brand standards and fundraising priorities.