Req #: 243872 Department: UNIVERSITY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible: 4 days in office Posting Date: 02/25/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $7,500-$8,334 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support. The mission of University Marketing & Communications (UMAC) is to lead branding, marketing and communications efforts that advance the reputation, resources and relationships of the University.This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( https://www.washington.edu/advancement/ua-dei-visions-values-and-actions/) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals. **University Marketing & Communications has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Development and Executive Communications. This is a full-time, permanent position.** The Associate Director for Development and Executive communications provides strategic support and thought leadership on communications related the University’s philanthropic goals and priorities, including developing clear and compelling executive communications from and in support of Development leadership. This position reports to the Senior Director for Advancement and Development Communications within the University Marketing & Communications team. **What You Will Do:** **Executive Communications (50%)** •Create and implement messaging for the VP for Development, including executive communications, strategic development communications, internal communications and targeted donor communications. •Provide counsel, support and guidance to school and unit-based development leaders regarding philanthropic communications strategy. Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to the VP for Development to make recommendations and illustrate purpose in communications. •Research, draft, edit and finalize a variety of materials, including messages, newsletters, notes, speeches, talking points, scripts and presentation slides while ensuring content is tailored to the intended audience. •Maintain the VP for Development’s communications calendar. •Ensure all communications comply with and elevate the University’s brand and priorities. **Development Communications (40%)** •Develop strategic communications and plans in alignment with the office of the VP for Development. •Research, write and manage the creation of development communications projects, concepts and whitepapers. •Oversee the production of materials and communication pieces for fundraising campaigns led by the VP for Development. •Manage the budget for development communications projects. •Lead meetings, discussions, workshops and interviews that amplify philanthropic messaging. •Collaborate with a wide variety of internal partners, stakeholders and leaders to create compelling philanthropic content, communications and support materials to create philanthropic content and development communications support materials. •Gather and analyze advancement data, market research and other data sources to create communications strategies in support of Development programs and initiatives. •Use project management strategies and practices to ensure communication projects are collaborative, organized and delivered on time. Track milestones and share updates with stakeholders, as needed. •Hire, assign and manage contract writers and designers on select projects. **Other Duties as Assigned (10% )** •Participate on internal and external task forces, committees and other forums that address the role of communications in Advancement and fundraising. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, political science or related field AND four years of experience in speech writing or related field. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **What You Bring:** •Ability to conceive, implement and evaluate marketing, communication and institutional strategies to promote the impact of philanthropy. •Previous experience writing on behalf of government, university or business executives. •Demonstrated ability to identify and adhere to the voice and cadence of the individual for whom the speech or message is being written. •Experience building and cultivating strong relationships with internal and external constituents. •Ability to work on multiple projects at once, while always delivering materials on time and sometimes on short notice. •Experience working in highly-matrixed organizations. •The ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and integrity. **What You Can Expect:** •Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions. •Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice. •Local travel when necessary. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. \#UWUAJOBS University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.