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University of Oregon is hiring an Associate Director of Alumni Marketing and Communications. The role develops, writes, and oversees the production of print and digital marketing and communications materials for the University of Oregon Alumni Association, which keeps more than 280,000 alumni connected to the university. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Communications, the associate director also builds campaigns for membership initiatives and events and supervises student employees.
Highlights
- Develop, write, and oversee production of Alumni Association materials distributed electronically through the online newsletter, uoalumni.com, and social media, and physically through printed assets.
- Create marketing campaigns for membership initiatives and events, and coordinate advertising, signage, and special marketing projects as assigned.
- Directly supervise alumni communications student employees and serve as the director’s proxy in their absence when requested.
- Support University Advancement’s strategic communications as part of the Advancement Communications team, with the ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field, plus five years of marketing communications planning and execution, including editorial, brand, or content strategy, writing and editing, and managing design, distribution, and production.
- At least one year of supervision experience or lead work responsibility.
- Strong copywriting and copy editing skills, with familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook, and the ability to work in web-based CRM software.
- Preferred background includes seven years managing marketing communications, digital marketing experience across social media, email, and website content, and feature writing in a journalistic style.
- Salary of $72,000 to $80,000 per year for a regular, ongoing, full-time position based in Eugene or Portland, with hybrid work eligibility.
Associate Director of Alumni Marketing and Communications Full Description
Salary: $72,000 - $80,000 per year
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
FTE: 1.0
Hybrid eligible; Position based in Eugene or Portland
Department Summary
The University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA) fosters lifelong relationships, deepens engagement, and advocates on behalf of the university and Duck alumni around the world. Launched in 1879, the UOAA is proud of its long history of keeping alumni connected to the university and to one another, offering a wide array of opportunities for service and engagement. With a membership of over 20,000, the UOAA serves as an important connection to the university for more than 280,000 alumni worldwide. Our vision is to be among the very best alumni relations programs in the world, uniting and engaging Ducks in all stages of flight.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Alumni Marketing and Communications (associate director) will develop, write, and oversee the production of UOAA marketing and communications materials that are distributed both electronically (UOAA online newsletter, uoalumni.com, social media) and physically (printed assets).
Reporting to the Director of Alumni Communications (director) and a member of the UOAA’s Marketing and Communications team (UOAA Communications), this position is also responsible for creating marketing campaigns for membership initiatives and events; coordinating advertising and signage; and coordinating special marketing efforts and projects as assigned.
This position is responsible for the direct supervision of alumni communications student employees and will serve as the director’s proxy in their absence as requested.
The associate director operates as part of the Advancement Communications team in service of the goals of the University of Oregon and the University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA / Alumni Association) by supporting University Advancement’s strategic communications and initiatives as needed.
This work requires the ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or related field.
- Five years of experience in marketing communications planning and execution, including editorial, brand, and/or content strategies, writing and editing for print and digital publications, and managing design, distribution, and production.
- One year of supervision experience or lead work responsibility.
Professional Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to define marketing and communications strategies, goals, and objectives, identify target audiences, and develop and implement strategic communications plans to accomplish goals.
- 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.
- Ability to produce work in web-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, standard office software, and other electronic communications media.
- Demonstrated knowledge of creative copywriting and copy editing for appropriate style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and length. Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook, production techniques, printing specifications, brand guidelines and analytics.
- Customer relations or account representative mindset, with the ability to listen to a client or colleague’s needs and concerns and translate those into communications solutions.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex communication projects involving multiple internal and external content creators.
Preferred Qualifications
- Seven years of experience managing marketing communications.
- Professional experience in digital marketing, including social media (organic and paid), email campaigns and website content.
- Experience writing feature stories in a journalistic style.
- Connection or familiarity with the University of Oregon.
- Experience working with CRM software.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All 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 institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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