Senior Director, Advancement Communications
About Clark University:
Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States.
Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort.
This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to challenge convention and change our world and to address issues of critical importance to society.
It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program.
Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.
Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city on the rise.
The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.
Job Description:
Clark University seeks a strategic communications leader to be its first senior director (SD) for advancement communications.
The SD will serve as the lead for communications within the advancement team and be the central coordinator with the University Marketing and Communications.
The SD will report to the vice president for university advancement and will be a member of the advancement cabinet.
The SD will initially manage a team of one senior associate director with the goal of expanding the team over time.
Responsibilities As a Senior Director of University Advancement Communications, your role would involve leading and overseeing the strategic planning and execution of advancement communication initiatives.
Your primary responsibilities would include:
Campaign Planning:
Developing and implementing a comprehensive advancement communication strategy to support the university's advancement goals collaborating closely with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Team Leadership:
Managing a team of one or more communication professionals, including senior associate director of advancement services.
Thought Leadership:
Representing university advancement as a subject matter expert in the field of philanthropy and advancement communications, actively participating in professional development opportunities, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Top Donor Proposal Writing:
Taking a lead role in crafting compelling proposals and cases for support for major gift solicitations, working closely with development officers and other key stakeholders to effectively communicate the impact of philanthropic investments and secure significant donations.
Presidential Briefings:
Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for the senior leadership to ensure they are well briefed for key meetings.
Additionally, managing the follow-up process by creating personalized follow-up notes and updates for donors based on the outcomes of these meetings.
Alumni and Donor Outreach:
Developing, in collaboration with the office of marketing and communications, key messages to be used by alumni relations and stewardship teams outreach initiatives to engage alumni and donors.
Prospect Research and Analysis:
Collaborating with the development services team to conduct research on potential major donors, analyzing their interests, philanthropic history, and capacity to give, in order to inform tailored communication strategies and solicitations.
Content Development:
Overseeing the creation of compelling and persuasive content, including fundraising appeals, impact stories, annual reports, and other campaign collateral.
Collaboration:
Working closely within University Advancement, with the Office of Marketing and Communications, and other university stakeholders to ensure coordinated messaging and maximize impact.
Requirements:
Education:
A bachelor's degree required.
Masters degree in communications, marketing or public relations preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of five years experience, preferably in advancement communications or higher education setting.
Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Strategic Thinking:
The Senior Director of Advancement Communications is responsible for developing and executing advancement communication strategies in close collaboration with University Marketing and Communications, University Leadership, and Advancement Colleagues.
Leadership and Team Management:
This role involves overseeing at least another team member.
Experience in guiding and mentoring staff, and coordinating projects is preferred.
Additional Information:
As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses.
This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.
Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value:
we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark.
Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging.
We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities.
For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.
Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.
You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:
Resume Cover letter See the FAQ for using our online system.
Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Already have a Clark University Careers Account? Login to your account to add documents or update your account.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
A successful background check is required upon acceptance.
Recommended Skills Press Releases Internal Communications Corporate Communications Campaigns Marketing Communications Public Affairs Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States.
Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort.
This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to challenge convention and change our world and to address issues of critical importance to society.
It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program.
Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.
Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city on the rise.
The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.
Job Description:
Clark University seeks a strategic communications leader to be its first senior director (SD) for advancement communications.
The SD will serve as the lead for communications within the advancement team and be the central coordinator with the University Marketing and Communications.
The SD will report to the vice president for university advancement and will be a member of the advancement cabinet.
The SD will initially manage a team of one senior associate director with the goal of expanding the team over time.
Responsibilities As a Senior Director of University Advancement Communications, your role would involve leading and overseeing the strategic planning and execution of advancement communication initiatives.
Your primary responsibilities would include:
Campaign Planning:
Developing and implementing a comprehensive advancement communication strategy to support the university's advancement goals collaborating closely with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Team Leadership:
Managing a team of one or more communication professionals, including senior associate director of advancement services.
Thought Leadership:
Representing university advancement as a subject matter expert in the field of philanthropy and advancement communications, actively participating in professional development opportunities, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Top Donor Proposal Writing:
Taking a lead role in crafting compelling proposals and cases for support for major gift solicitations, working closely with development officers and other key stakeholders to effectively communicate the impact of philanthropic investments and secure significant donations.
Presidential Briefings:
Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for the senior leadership to ensure they are well briefed for key meetings.
Additionally, managing the follow-up process by creating personalized follow-up notes and updates for donors based on the outcomes of these meetings.
Alumni and Donor Outreach:
Developing, in collaboration with the office of marketing and communications, key messages to be used by alumni relations and stewardship teams outreach initiatives to engage alumni and donors.
Prospect Research and Analysis:
Collaborating with the development services team to conduct research on potential major donors, analyzing their interests, philanthropic history, and capacity to give, in order to inform tailored communication strategies and solicitations.
Content Development:
Overseeing the creation of compelling and persuasive content, including fundraising appeals, impact stories, annual reports, and other campaign collateral.
Collaboration:
Working closely within University Advancement, with the Office of Marketing and Communications, and other university stakeholders to ensure coordinated messaging and maximize impact.
Requirements:
Education:
A bachelor's degree required.
Masters degree in communications, marketing or public relations preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of five years experience, preferably in advancement communications or higher education setting.
Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Strategic Thinking:
The Senior Director of Advancement Communications is responsible for developing and executing advancement communication strategies in close collaboration with University Marketing and Communications, University Leadership, and Advancement Colleagues.
Leadership and Team Management:
This role involves overseeing at least another team member.
Experience in guiding and mentoring staff, and coordinating projects is preferred.
Additional Information:
As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses.
This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.
Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value:
we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark.
Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging.
We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities.
For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.
Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.
You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:
Resume Cover letter See the FAQ for using our online system.
Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Already have a Clark University Careers Account? Login to your account to add documents or update your account.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
A successful background check is required upon acceptance.
Recommended Skills Press Releases Internal Communications Corporate Communications Campaigns Marketing Communications Public Affairs Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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