Job no: 592671
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: University Advancement
Department: Advancement Mktg And Comm 10069781
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Administrative Professionals- AP,
PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Union
Position Summary
Advancement Marketing & Communications, a unit within University Advancement, is seeking a collaborative, discreet, and self-motivated professional to write, edit, and research content and strategies that support University Advancement’s mission through donor recognition and cultivation.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional fundraising administration, donor communications, researching development prospects, and editing, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; must have a valid driver’s license as ability to travel is required.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field; 3 years of fundraising and donor communication experience in higher education or readily transferable skills and a proven track record of working in a complex environment; experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software; excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and intellectual curiosity; collaborative team-oriented style. Ability to work with a variety of personality types; experience with all levels of fundraising communications – annual giving through principal giving; ability to meet tight deadlines; excellent interpersonal skills; experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Work Hours
Working hours are 8 am to 5 pm with some nights and weekends
Advertised: Jul 10, 2019 Eastern Daylight
Time
Applications close: Aug 7, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
