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Villanova University

Director of University Advancement Communication

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $101K - $106K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Director of University Advancement Communication. The role involves executing the advancement communication strategy to support fundraising, stewardship, and engagement goals while managing daily operations, budgets, and leading communication projects alongside various university departments.

Highlights

  • Directs execution of the Advancement communication strategy and oversees daily operations of the University Advancement Communication (UAC) department.
  • Manages communications and marketing projects supporting alumni relations, annual giving, athletics development, philanthropy, events, and regional development.
  • Supervises two Assistant Directors and one Operations Manager.
  • Creates and monitors the UAC annual budget and coordinates financial projections with finance leadership.
  • Requires at least 10 years of communication and marketing experience with knowledge of Advancement.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • Strong skills in project management, team leadership, verbal and written communication, and stakeholder collaboration required.
  • Experience in academic or large non-profit development and alumni engagement communications preferred.
  • Salary range: $100,800 – $106,000 within a salaried grade 17 with final compensation based on qualifications and budget.
  • Must commit to Villanova’s mission, values, and Augustinian Catholic heritage and be able to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.