Position Type: Full Time

Department: Advancement Operations

Summary Description

The Director for Advancement Communications develops, leads, and implements communications strategies to support the Division of Advancement\'s fundraising and engagement goals utilizing multiple channels in alignment with the priorities and mission of the college, and in collaboration with the college\'s Office of Communications and Marketing divisio

Anticipated Salary Range: \$58,392 to \$78,829 per year

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a long-range, multi-channel communications plan for the Division of Advancement to support the engagement and fundraising objectives of the college. Work collaboratively with the central Office of Communications and Marketing to integrate and carry out strategic communications, college branding, and messaging, including work to mark of the college\'s 150th anniversary. Develop themes, cohesive messaging, and communication tactics to support the college\'s next fundraising campaign. Contribute to the development and implementation of the Office of Advancement\'s antiracism plan. Promote an environment and relationships with the campus community that reflect inclusion and respect for diversity and equitable practices. Lead the Advancement team through the adoption and use of division-wide communications protocols, processes, and norms. Provide direction and collaborate with unit heads and other internal constituents to integrate strategic communications into all functional areas of the division including alumni and family relations, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, stewardship, corporate and foundation relations, and events. Oversee the development and production of communication materials. Serve as content producer for the college\'s alumni engagement platform, alumni and family e-newsletter, alumni website, and Annual Report as well as other print, web, electronic, and social media communications Review communications produced by the Advancement division to ensure alignment with goals, accuracy, quality and promotion of inclusive and equitable practices. Write remarks for the Vice President for Advancement, contribute to Advancement leadership communications, and contribute to proposal development for principal and major gifts as needed. Provide vision and direction for investment in marketing communication tools, evaluating the division\'s needs and collaborating with partners within the division, in Communications and Marketing, and across campus to ensure effective implementation. Lead and manage a communications team of up to two employees, providing effective communication, leadership, guidance, and resources. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in communications, journalism or related field and seven years\' experience in communications, public relations or marketing with extensive writing and editing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to develop and edit content using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. Knowledge of antiracism terminology, ability and willingness to stay abreast of best and emerging practices. Highly organized, deadline oriented, and proactive. Experience with digital communications, including experience with web content development and analytics, comprehensive email marketing platforms, social media channels, and basic HTML knowledge. Ability to plan, organize, develop, and execute strategies and manage evolution and change within an organization. Ability to establish and maintain productive and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities, time, personnel, and financial resources effectively. Exceptional communication skills and impeccable attention to detail to present complex materials in unde standable and useable ways. Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle confidential and sensitive information, and navigate ambiguity. A commitment to participate in a culture of high productivity and individual accountability.

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Open Until Filled: Yes

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer.

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