Job Summary:
The Director of University Advancement Communications is responsible for oversight and creation of strategies and content for University Advancement (UA). This includes print, electronic and web-based communications related to newsletters, videos, websites, email, social media and other emerging platforms in support of fundraising and Regis University’s comprehensive campaign.

The Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, Communications and Stewardship. In direct collaboration with other Advancement team members (i.e., fundraising, alumni relations, stewardship and communications staff), this position ensures that UA marketing and messaging that cross digital and print communications are seamless, creative, and impactful. The role produces, manages and supports writing and editing for social media, digital and print communications to all audiences, and conducts regular measurement and assessment of all UA communications. The position is key to providing resources and assistance to members of the UA staff and the Office of the President. In addition, the role has a dotted line relationship and serves as the UA liaison to the Office of Marketing and Communications and adheres to the branding set forth. Serves as ad-hoc member of the editorial team within Marketing and Communications.

The position is responsible for supporting University’s Advancement’s reputation and brand through an omni channel approach including constituent management, relationship building, content production and development, strategic planning, analysis and research while adhering to the University’s brand standards. The role produces, manages and supports writing and editing for social media, digital and print communications to all audiences, and participates in regular measurement and assessment of all communications efforts for University Advancement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The Director of University Advancement Communications is responsible for oversight and creation of
strategies and content for University Advancement (UA). This includes print, electronic and web-based
communications related to newsletters, videos, websites, email, social media and other emerging platforms in support of fundraising and Regis University’s comprehensive campaign.

The Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, Communications and Stewardship. In direct collaboration with other Advancement team members (i.e., fundraising, alumni relations, stewardship and communications staff), this position ensures that UA marketing and messaging that cross digital and print communications are seamless, creative, and impactful. The role produces, manages and supports writing and editing for social media, digital and print communications to all audiences, and conducts regular measurement and assessment of all UA communications. The position is key to providing resources and assistance to members of the UA staff and the Office of the President. In addition, the role has a dotted line relationship and serves as the UA liaison to the Office of Marketing and Communications and adheres to the branding set forth. Serves as ad-hoc member of the editorial team within Marketing and Communications.

The position is responsible for supporting University’s Advancement’s reputation and brand through an omni channel approach including constituent management, relationship building, content production
and development, strategic planning, analysis and research while adhering to the University’s brand standards. The role produces, manages and supports writing and editing for social media, digital and print communications to all audiences, and participates in regular measurement and assessment of all communications efforts for University Advancement.

Essential:

• Create, implement and grow the day-to-day activities associated with the development and design for the University Advancement marketing communications programs and projects (e.g., advertising, public relations, internal communications, promotional programs, campaign materials, events) for University projects ensuring adherence to all branding requirements.
• In close partnership with the Office of the President, produce a suite of Regis-branded messaging, that includes representing the President’s perspective and, in his voice, as we begin the public phase of the campaign.
• Write, edit, revise, and proofread copy for consistency, including speeches and other documents for the VP, AVP and President of the University. Ensure that all communications written for and/or attributed to the President are socialized through the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President.
• Create a campaign, in alignment with the university brand that clearly outlines the needs of the university and ultimately contributes to our annual and campaign fundraising goals of $2 million dollars towards unrestricted funding, $150 million for the campaign, and endowment growth to $100 million. Ensure two-way understanding and alignment with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
• May manage and oversee a University Advancement Communications staff.
• Develop the Philanthropy at Regis University story that fits into the overarching story of Regis University. Ensure alignment with the Office of Marketing and Communications. Define a data-driven approach to measuring the impact of inbound and outbound marketing programs to our 90,000-constituent database, and provide ongoing reporting on individual campaigns and projects.
• Obtain market research such as current trends and the needs and desires of our alumni, donors, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage the creation of two printed donor (campaign) newsletters each year to further the success of the campaign and increase/renew donor giving.
• Provide communication support in the form of digital newsletters for individual colleges. Produce marketing communications materials for important events such as Blue and Gold Weekend, Donor Dinner and campaign events. Ensure alignment with the Office of the President and the Office of Marketing and Communications.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources as necessary to complete University Advancement communications projects.
• Meet deadlines to maintain high expectations, delivering accurate results in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with internal/external constituents, team members and departments, and closely collaborate with teams on large projects.
• Manage the University Advancement Communications annual budget.

Minimum Requirements: 
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution of higher education.  Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of five years of supervisory or exempt level experience in related environment.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years related experience.

• Experience writing, editing and copy writing for professional publications and/or editorials.
• Knowledge of content development, information technology and architecture, site design, search engine optimization and web analytics.
• Strong grasp of current strategic communications, marketing, and constituent engagement strategies and ability to lead digital integrated marketing campaigns from concept to execution.
• Experience with project and communications planning and management; digital and social media content development and campaign management.
• Knowledge of or experience in advancement/fundraising philosophy and practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent oral/written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Detailed planning, implementation and project management skills.
• Proven ability to problem-solve using investigative research and analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions and inspire and motivate collaborators.
• Ability to take initiative, accurately establish priorities, complete complex assignments in a timely manner and adapt quickly to changing needs and conflicting challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Knowledge of various digital communications and social media software and platforms including content management systems and digital publishing tools.
• Sophisticated understanding of digital audiences and fluency in best practice tools and techniques for digital communications.
• Knowledge of and experience with Adobe Suite tools.
• Experience with events and fundraising.
• Ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential.
• Commitment to the Jesuit, Catholic vision, mission and values of Regis University.

The following skills, abilities and physical requirements can be performed with or without accommodation.

Skills:

• Proven Management Skills – Planning, supervision, mentoring, and coaching.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Management of Personnel Resources – Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Negotiation – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Knowledge:

• Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Law and Government – Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Education and Training – Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Mathematics – A working knowledge of quantitative skills and their application.
• Diversity and Inclusion – Knowledge of general diversity and inclusion principles.

Abilities:

• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to reach a logical conclusion.
• Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Fluency of Ideas – The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
• Diversity and Inclusion – Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of inclusive excellence that celebrates our diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives.
• Ability to negotiate and manage conflict/dispute resolution processes; analyze and assess training and development needs; interpret and advise on the application of EEO laws; motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects; participate in and facilitate group meetings; anticipate how decisions will affect others; and efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.

Pay Rate:
Up to $80,000/year with qualifications