Advancement Communications Strategist

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Office of Advancement for the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences (CASE) uses a strategic, integrated communication approach to convey the importance of private support and encourage long-term engagement with the college. Produces digital and print content to raise awareness of philanthropic opportunities, illustrate the impact of private support in areas ranging from scholarships and professorships to facilities, communicate progress toward the college's strategic goals and priorities and inspire constituents to help build a culture of philanthropy in the College. This position reports directly to the College's Executive Director for Advancement.

• Creates compelling, persuasive, and concise content in support of philanthropic priorities, which may include writing and editing solicitation, stewardship and cultivation materials, event and video remarks and scripts, acknowledgment letters, digital communications, and more.
• Crafts on-brand and compelling content for time-sensitive projects that support the discovery, cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship goals of the CASE office of advancement.
• Creates and implements a strategy to deliver mission-based, customized, and evergreen donor-facing materials that help CASE team members advance relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the advancement communications officer will be a key partner to imagine, plan, create and implement strategic communications conveying the impact of philanthropy to a variety of audiences
• Produces principal and major gift level collateral and confidential materials, such as proposals and case statements as well as donor stewardship and impact materials.
• Reviews and edits alumni & donor communications.
• Attends and supports unit and university philanthropy-related events as appropriate.
• Support for designated CASE giving days and other digital communications as appropriate.
• Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of work experience in digital design/publication agency environments as content strategist, copywriter, or an editorial related field.

Experience in professional writing and editing for higher education, nonprofit work or the communications/public relations fields.

Experience working with graphic design teams to create event programs, slides decks and major gift level collateral and other print and digital materials requiring design.

Experience with Salesforce or other CRMs.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

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Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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