Strategic Director of Communications & Stewardship

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; Market (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Executive Director of Communications and Stewardship for Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations. You will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the communications and stewardship team, shaping vision and priorities across Leadership Communications, Alumni Relations and related programs.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, Communications & External Affairs, you will lead messaging, fundraising communications, and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in fundraising, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• 7–10 years progressive fundraising/communications experience.
• Experience leading a team in academic or healthcare setting.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management for PMDAR wide development communications, stewardship, and digital media efforts.
• Directing workflow and priorities for all communications team members.
• Leads comprehensive stewardship program for Penn Medicine.
• Collaborates with the DAR Communications, UPHS Marketing, PR, and teams to provide resources needed to support internal communications and stewardship programs.
• Advise senior PMDAR leaders on strategic communications and leadership messaging.
• Oversee the budget and communications calendar of deliverables.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing & editing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Science

Master of Arts

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Executive Director of Communications and Stewardship for Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations. You will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the communications and stewardship team, shaping vision and priorities across Leadership Communications, Alumni Relations and related programs.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, Communications & External Affairs, you will lead messaging, fundraising communications, and staff