University of Oregon
Director of Alumni Communications
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403
University of Oregon Director of Alumni Communications
Location: Eugene, OregonApply now:
Job no: 534122Work type: Officer of AdministrationCategories: Communications/Public Relations/MarketingDepartment: University AdvancementAppointment Type and Duration: Regular, OngoingCompensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2023-2024FTE: 1.0Application Review Begins: July 11, 2024; position open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants:A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.A resume of your educational and professional work experience.Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.Department Summary
University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 160 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.Position Summary
The Director of Alumni Communications (director) is responsible for telling stories of powerful impact of engagement at the University of Oregon (UO) by creating and executing a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy to support the entire UOAA team. The director reports to the Executive Director, UOAA and Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations (ED-AVP) with a secondary reporting line to the Senior Director, Advancement Communications (senior director), and leads a team of four, including one staff member shared with Advancement Communications.The director is a key member of the UOAA Leadership Team and is responsible for creating and implementing communications strategies and outreach across a variety of channels and platforms (traditional and emerging) to a variety of alumni constituents. This position partners with colleagues within UA (e.g., development staff) and across campus to meet the overarching goals of expanding the university’s community of alumni, family, and friends; increasing levels of engagement and recognition of UO alumni; and increasing philanthropic support of UO’s priorities. The director is responsible for supervising a large number of projects in a very dynamic environment.This position works closely with staff who produce content that has the potential to serve alumni. Building strong working relationships, the director will help focus and amplify the effectiveness, consistency, and visibility of messaging to and of alumni of the University of Oregon.This position will be located in Eugene or Portland. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, and will need to work on campus approximately 3 days per week.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related fields OR five years’ equivalent experience.Five years of experience in communications or a closely related field.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft clear messages for broad audiences from a variety of academic source content.Ability to distill complex issues into clear and persuasive messages for these different constituents.Ability to think and act strategically, understanding the needs of different constituents, and the ability to think creatively to address those needs.Strong project and intake management skills, with the ability to take creative ideas from conception to execution.Demonstrated abilities in, and a strong commitment to, using data analytics as part of strategy formulation.Demonstrated ability to work with print, digital and social media strategies, tools, and platforms and knowledge of current and emerging best practices.Demonstrated ability to work with content experts such as faculty in representing their work and research in ways that will encourage different constituents to understand the impact of philanthropy in relation to this work.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues from different departments and units to deliver successful projects.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing a variety of projects at once while simultaneously always searching for operational efficiencies.Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education alumni communications.Strong understanding of a research university.Advanced degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or public relations.Experience in annual giving, mass marketing, and/or membership programs.Training in Salesforce Marketing Cloud.FLSA Exempt: YesAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.
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Location: Eugene, OregonApply now:
Job no: 534122Work type: Officer of AdministrationCategories: Communications/Public Relations/MarketingDepartment: University AdvancementAppointment Type and Duration: Regular, OngoingCompensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2023-2024FTE: 1.0Application Review Begins: July 11, 2024; position open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants:A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.A resume of your educational and professional work experience.Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.Department Summary
University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. The division consists of approximately 160 employees primarily working out of Eugene, with offices in Portland and Bend. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.Position Summary
The Director of Alumni Communications (director) is responsible for telling stories of powerful impact of engagement at the University of Oregon (UO) by creating and executing a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy to support the entire UOAA team. The director reports to the Executive Director, UOAA and Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations (ED-AVP) with a secondary reporting line to the Senior Director, Advancement Communications (senior director), and leads a team of four, including one staff member shared with Advancement Communications.The director is a key member of the UOAA Leadership Team and is responsible for creating and implementing communications strategies and outreach across a variety of channels and platforms (traditional and emerging) to a variety of alumni constituents. This position partners with colleagues within UA (e.g., development staff) and across campus to meet the overarching goals of expanding the university’s community of alumni, family, and friends; increasing levels of engagement and recognition of UO alumni; and increasing philanthropic support of UO’s priorities. The director is responsible for supervising a large number of projects in a very dynamic environment.This position works closely with staff who produce content that has the potential to serve alumni. Building strong working relationships, the director will help focus and amplify the effectiveness, consistency, and visibility of messaging to and of alumni of the University of Oregon.This position will be located in Eugene or Portland. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, and will need to work on campus approximately 3 days per week.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related fields OR five years’ equivalent experience.Five years of experience in communications or a closely related field.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft clear messages for broad audiences from a variety of academic source content.Ability to distill complex issues into clear and persuasive messages for these different constituents.Ability to think and act strategically, understanding the needs of different constituents, and the ability to think creatively to address those needs.Strong project and intake management skills, with the ability to take creative ideas from conception to execution.Demonstrated abilities in, and a strong commitment to, using data analytics as part of strategy formulation.Demonstrated ability to work with print, digital and social media strategies, tools, and platforms and knowledge of current and emerging best practices.Demonstrated ability to work with content experts such as faculty in representing their work and research in ways that will encourage different constituents to understand the impact of philanthropy in relation to this work.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues from different departments and units to deliver successful projects.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing a variety of projects at once while simultaneously always searching for operational efficiencies.Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education alumni communications.Strong understanding of a research university.Advanced degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or public relations.Experience in annual giving, mass marketing, and/or membership programs.Training in Salesforce Marketing Cloud.FLSA Exempt: YesAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.
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