University Advancement Communications Specialist

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a University Advancement Communications Specialist to develop, write, edit, design, and produce strategic print and digital communications to promote the mission of University Advancement. The role supports fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni relations, campaigns, and partner collaboration to ensure audience-centered, branded messaging.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional communications experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication, research, presentation, and customer service skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, design, and produce strategic print and digital communications for University Advancement.
• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni relations, and campaign initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff and campus partners to ensure consistent branding and editorial standards.
• Create integrated communications that inspire philanthropy and demonstrate donor impact.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Missouri State University is hiring a University Advancement Communications Specialist. The specialist develops, writes, edits, designs, and produces strategic print and digital communications to promote the mission and priorities of University Advancement, supporting fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni relations, and campaign initiatives. The role involves creating integrated communications through storytelling, graphic design, social media, and marketing materials in collaboration with staff and campus partners to ensure audience-centered and branded messaging.

Highlights

• Develop, write, edit, design, and produce strategic print and digital communications for University Advancement.
• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni relations, campaign initiatives, and the University Advancement Center.
• Utilize storytelling, graphic design, social media, digital communications, and marketing materials to engage audiences.
• Collaborate with University Advancement staff and campus partners to maintain consistent branding and editorial standards.
• Required to create integrated communications that inspire philanthropy and demonstrate donor impact.
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Cloud and graphic design skills essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, higher education, or nonprofit communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication, research, presentation, and customer service skills necessary.
• Annual salary proposed at $44,000; position is full-time, exempt, and requires occasional after-hours event attendance and travel.